Local family selected to appear on game show

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One Rockwall family will soon have a chance to test their brainpower on screen. After applying to appear on Family Feud over five months ago, Marjorie Bradford said she and her family received word that they made it on the show. The family will be flown to Atlanta, Georgia on July […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Christmas production is a family affair

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) When a show winds down to the last weeks of rehearsal, the Director (especially when there are children in the cast) becomes a sort of drill sergeant. Strict discipline and attention to the smallest detail must be observed by all. The Director knows every cast member’s name and where they’re […]

Just Between Friends event helps families save money

Raising a child does not have to be unaffordable DALLAS,TX. (September 8, 2014) The stats are staggering. The USDA claims it costs a family more than $240,000 to raise a child. But there is help available for families to not only save money – but also make some extra cash. A local mom is helping […]

Steven G. Bander named Family Practice Physician of the Year

WYLIE, TX. (June 20, 2014) Steven G. Bander, D.O., FACOFP of Rockwall,Texas was honored by the Texas Society of the ACOFP as the 2014 Family Practice Physician of the Year on June 6, 2014 during the Awards Luncheon at the TOMA – TxACOFP 2014 Joint Annual Convention inSan Antonio,Texas. This annual award recognizes those Osteopathic […]

Celebrate Urban Birds with free family program

(PLANO-March 13, 2013) Bring the family to Celebrate Urban Birds, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 West Plano Parkway in Plano, 75093. The event is free, but online pre-registration is required at livinggreeninplano.obsres.gov. To share your good news and events, email .  

Chamber welcomes Branch Law Firm

(ROCKWALL-January 25, 2013) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Branch Law Firm on Tuesday, January 22. Attorney, Betsy Branch, is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and a 2012 Texas Super Lawyer—an honor bestowed on only 5% of Texas lawyers.  Betsy has been practicing law for 23 years.  Her office […]

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Nominate a deserving family to receive a fun day at one of five Hawaiian Falls waterparks in North Texas during the 2013 season (December 15, 2012) Hawaiian Falls wants to brighten some deserving people’s holidays with a Christmas Blessing. Nominate an unsung hero who always puts other’s needs before their own. Or maybe there’s a […]

Rockwall County Library news briefs for December

(ROCKWALL – December 4, 2012) Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration The Rockwall County Library’s December Family Night will be “An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration.” Visit with Santa and enjoy crafts and refreshments during this come-and-go event from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 13. For an extra special treat, S & D Puppetry will be presenting The Nutcracker […]

All skill levels welcome at Shenaniganz new family bowling league

October 6, 2012 – Shenaniganz, the ultimate eater-tainment destination located at 1290 East Interstate 30 in Rockwall, introduces its Family / Kids Bowling League, welcoming all skill levels. The six week season begins Saturday, October 13. To learn more, email or call 972-722-1133. Shared by Parker Coddington, Shenaniganz. To submit your good news and events, […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta launches Saturday

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta launches Saturday

Duck Fest unites community in support of Boys & Girls Club and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County (Rockwall) September 19, 2012 – More than 3,000 yellow rubber ducks will splash down in the fountains of The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard this Saturday, ready to float to the finish line in Rockwall’s inaugural Rubber […]