Rockwall health and rehab facility ‘walks the walk’

Rockwall health and rehab facility ‘walks the walk’

Highland Meadows: Character, Integrity and Exemplary Care  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 21, 2020) From car parades and window welcomes to phone calls and video chats, residents of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab have experienced just about every form of virtual visit possible under COVID-19 regulations. Strict adherence to safety protocols and a committed staff have helped […]

Visit with Rockwall Santa through video chats, benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center

Visit with Rockwall Santa through video chats, benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2020) Visiting with Santa while social distancing is possible this year by booking a video call with Santa. Kids can share their Christmas wishes and see jolly ol’ St. Nick as he prepares for the holiday season. Calls will take place Nov. 1 through Nov. 7. Book them now at rockwallcac.org. A portion […]

Jimmy Kimmel show connects Rowlett resident with man whose life she saved

Jimmy Kimmel show connects Rowlett resident with man whose life she saved

ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Sixteen years ago, Rowlett resident Shannon Weishuhn donated her bone marrow to 19-year-old Johnathan Dodson of Pennsylvania who was battling leukemia. In late September on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! supported by Baileys, Shannon got to meet the man whose life she saved for the very first […]

Rockwall WWII veteran turns 100 Oct. 31, community invited to join car parade in his honor

Rockwall WWII veteran turns 100 Oct. 31, community invited to join car parade in his honor

ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2020 — Local WWII veteran Herman Billnitzer is in for quite the treat this Halloween when he celebrates his 100th birthday. The community is invited to join a birthday train of 100 cars driving past Herman’s house on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Rally areas will be in the […]

Heritage Christian Academy students warm the hearts of Liberty Heights residents with songs, fellowship and goodies

Heritage Christian Academy students warm the hearts of Liberty Heights residents with songs, fellowship and goodies

ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2020 — Students of Heritage Christian Academy’s secondary campus spent time sharing songs, fellowship and goodies with the senior residents at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living on Oct. 9. The students remained socially distant while bringing joy to the residents with gospel songs, snacks, candy, soda, stuffed animals, puzzles, games […]

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Mark your calendars as preparations are underway for Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 11th Annual Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show (Friday, Nov. 13) and Festival of Trees Gala (Saturday, Nov. 14) at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront.  Entry and seating will be limited and CDC guidelines followed. If you’ve […]

Siren Rock announces vertical construction phase of Rockwall’s new brewing facility

Siren Rock announces vertical construction phase of Rockwall’s new brewing facility

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) Two and half years after acquiring 1.5-acres of land in Rockwall’s Historic Downtown district, Siren Rock Brewing Company is literally reaching new heights as the vertical construction phase begins on its new 13,000 sf brewing facility near Lake Ray Hubbard, right across from Rockwall’s City Hall. Siren Rock, located at […]

Rockwall County Fall Festivities Guide

Rockwall County Fall Festivities Guide

Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures.   Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden What: Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; […]

Downtown Rockwall’s Scare on the Square to feature drive-thru trick-or-treating and car-stume contest

Downtown Rockwall’s Scare on the Square to feature drive-thru trick-or-treating and car-stume contest

UPDATE: Washington Street to Clark Street to Dobbs Elementary Parking Lot to Kaufman Street – Candy Bags will be distributed to vehicles in the 200 Block of East Kaufman Street – in front of Independent Bank. Please use this route to ensure you are in line for candy. This event is from 6:00 – 7:30, […]

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll 2020 a sizzling success

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll 2020 a sizzling success

ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2020 — Folks at this past weekend’s Rib, Rub, Run & Roll event in downtown Rockwall welcomed beautiful fall weather, some sweet-looking wheels at the car show, and of course some smokin’ hot BBQ. Taking home the title of Grand Champion in this year’s IBCA-sanctioned BBQ competition is Cody Malin […]