Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2014) Starting this August, on the third Thursday of each month, Rockwall residents will rally together and form a mob—for a good cause. Rockwall will officially begin participating in the national Cash Mob phenomenon in an effort to support local businesses and strengthen community ties. The idea came to Main Street […]

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2014) Caution tape and orange cones may line parts of downtown Rockwall, but by August 2015 the square will have received a major facelift. Although parking options are not yet ideal, Farmer’s Market and surrounding businesses are still attracting customers. Main Street Manager Bethany Browning said ultimately the renovations will benefit the […]

2nd Thursdays: Shop Late Til 8 in downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL (February 6, 2014) Downtown Rockwall shops will extend their business hours and offer 20% off a single item during the NIGHT OWLS 2nd Thursday Shop Late Til 8 event happening February 13. Enjoy! will host a wine and chocolate party from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by and taste their newest chocolate products and […]

Rockwall Rib Rub Run & Roll Saturday

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k/10k run, car show, BBQ & Brews (ROCKWALL – October 4, 2013) – Get your southern taste buds ready for the best in Texas barbeque at the 5th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the Rockwall Downtown Square Oct. 5th. Hosted by the Old Town Shoppes, there will be even more […]

Rib Rub Run & Roll in downtown Rockwall Oct 5

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k run & car show  (Rockwall) August 20, 2013 – Each fall, teams fire up their grills for a smokin’ hot barbecue competition in downtown Rockwall. This year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 5, residents and visitors will flock to the historic downtown square for great food, fun […]

Royse City Back 2 Bash

(Royse City) July 25, 2013 – Get ready for back-to-school time with a celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, August 23 on Main Street in downtown Royse City. Discover games, fun and school supplies. To participate, call Paula Morris at 972-524-4846 or . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]

Downtown Rockwall capital improvements set to begin

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – Work will start this month on the $8.6 million voter-approved capital improvement project in Downtown Rockwall that, when completed, will provide accessible sidewalks, more parking spaces in and around downtown, enhanced areas for visitor to gather and new landscaping. The first project will include realignment of parking and the addition […]

Rockwall noted as fastest growing retail market in Texas

Rockwall noted as fastest growing retail market in Texas

(ROCKWALL, December 3, 2012) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation’s primary mission is to bring big industry to Rockwall and we’ve had a banner year doing so.  But Rockwall is also home to an impressive retail market.  So impressive in fact, that we are the fastest growing retail market in Texas, according to a recent study by Texas […]

Old Town Shoppes to host Toy Drive December 13

(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Join the First Annual Downtown Rockwall Toy Drive , hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to benefit local children through Rockwall County Helping Hands. From 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, bring a new unwrapped toy and look for one of  their friendly elves to assist you with […]