(ROCKWALL, TX — July 29, 2017) In the twilight hours of the morning on July 7, four young locals set out on a voyage across Lake Ray Hubbard with paddles, lifejackets and a boat they crafted entirely themselves. James Bovenkerk (19) and his friends Sam Warren (19), Casey Scarborough (20) and Alex King (18) sat […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2017) Rockwall native Laryssa Bonacquisti is used to taking the stage as a long-time ventriloquist. But this September, the whole country will be her audience as she competes for the crown in Miss America 2017. Bonacquisti’s first introduction to the Miss America Organization was through her mother Lynette, who won Miss […]
Registration underway for August 12th event (ROCKWALL, TX — July 12, 2017) Get ready to ride. The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return August 12, 2017. You can register online NOW at www.HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2017) Kids and staff of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall’s Angel Camp program concluded another exciting summer camp with a celebratory Closing Ceremony on July 21. Campers and their families ate up some delicious Italian cuisine catered by Valentino’s Ristorante in Rowlett and dessert provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes. […]
New Rockwall location celebrates grand opening with Helping Hands donations, product demos, free giveaways, and fishing tank for kids (ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2017) Academy Sports + Outdoors opened up its brand new Rockwall location with a weekend-long celebration. On Thursday, July 6 the sporting goods store partnered with Helping Hands of Rockwall to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 6, 2017) If you missed the Rockwall and Heath 4th of July parades, we’ve got you covered! Check out our photos capturing all the patriotic excitement down below! And if you want to see the parades in action, go watch our live coverage of each and every float from both parades […]
STARS of the Stage (ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2017) For the past five years, Rockwall Community Playhouse has shined the spotlight on the theatrical talents of young adults with Down syndrome and autism through its STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) Players program. Bursting on the scene at RCP in August 2012, STAR has continued […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) Around 200 triathletes and runners hit the race course at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall early Sunday morning for the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run. Presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon this […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2017) Community members came out to the picturesque Tate Farms clad in western wear to enjoy some good food, dancing and more at the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA) Sunset & Stars BBQ. Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the event marked the first annual fundraiser for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2017) Amica Rockwall is gearing up for their annual Denim and Diamonds gala which benefits local non-profits as well as students through grants and scholarships. This year, the ladies’ charity was pleased to dole out $40,000 to assist local high school seniors in their educational endeavors. Rockwall High School graduates […]