ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. This is an opportunity for hometown heroes and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]
DALLAS, TX (September 14, 2020) The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce, for the first time ever, you can enjoy some of the iconic sights and tastes of the State Fair of Texas from the comfort of your own home. The State Fair of Texas’s mission is to celebrate all things Texan, and […]
Rockwall, Texas – July 1, 2020 – Rockwall’s Fourth of July celebration will still take place this weekend, but expect it to be somewhat scaled back from years past. Because of COVID-19 concerns, a lot of participants have chosen to opt out of the parade, which starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. The […]
With events and festivals across Texas cancelled, Governor Abbott said it is essential that we find ways to reduce the financial burden on event organizers and the hospitality industry as a whole.
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 23, 2018) The City of Rockwall will host the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 3 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at The Center in Downtown Rockwall, located at 108 East Washington Street, in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout Rockwall County will be in attendance. The Reverend Jason […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2016) Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, there have been several changes to Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas festivities. Here’s a wrap-up: Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2016 has been cancelled. The Tree Lighting has been moved inside to The Center and the Hometown Christmas Celebration has been moved to […]
(Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2016) Early signs of summer are finally upon us… as a flurry of activity ramps up in Downtown Rockwall this weekend. Residents have waited patiently all winter for the return of two favorite activities that signal the beginning of summer. The excitement mounts as both the San Jacinto Plaza Music […]
(HEATH, TX – October 16, 2015) Members of the Heath City Council, Heath Economic Development Corporation and Rockwall Chamber celebrated the ground breaking of Hidden Creek, a new 8,000 square-foot special events facility located on five of the 25 acres owned by the Heath Municipal Development Corporation along Chris Cuny Parkway. “This is a model […]