PHOTO GALLERY: Rockwall’s July 4th Parade 2013

(Rockwall) July 5, 2013 – Got photos from Rockwall’s July 4th Parade? Share them with us and we’ll add them to our online PHOTO GALLERY. Simply email . The 2013 parade was presented for the second year by the TheRockwallNews.com; co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, Sterling One Properties, Coldwell Banker Realtor Peg Pannell Smith, Randall Noe Auto Group, the new Rockwall Gun […]

Burning Sky Band sets stage for Rockwall parade on July 4th

(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – This just in! Rockwall’s own Burning Sky Band will perform live at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4th at Utley, helping set the mood for the Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (which starts at 11). Here’s a video sampling of their sounds:  PARADE DETAILS The 2013 Rockwall 4th of July Parade […]

New location for Rockwall parade

(Rockwall) June 28, 2013 – The 2013 Rockwall 4th of July Parade will be held Thursday, July 4, at 11 am, at a new location – beginning at Wilkerson-Sanders football stadium and ending at Dobbs Elementary School. Presented for the second year by the TheRockwallNews.com, the Parade is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, Sterling One […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade shines ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’

(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) The 43rd Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County drew hundreds of families and festive floats to downtown Rockwall today. Amy Parks-Heath Elementary student Courtney Kirk, daughter of Brad and Melanie Kirk, served as Grand Marshal of the Parade, after her artwork won a Kiwanis parade poster contest. […]

Forney Hometown Christmas features ice skating, zip line

Forney is the place to be to celebrate the season (Forney – November 20, 2012) The 9th Annual Forney Hometown Christmas will feature a Christmas parade, live music and ongoing performances on two stages, a pie-eating competition, ice skating rink, a 70-foot drop Zipping Line Ride, a 12-seat swinging pirate ship, and Zooniversity Exotic Animal […]

Vendors sought for Old Town Christmas Market

(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) Vendors selling quality items for the holidays are needed for the Old Town Christmas Market in Downtown Rockwall on Saturday, December 1. Please go online at mainstreet.rockwall.com for an application. The cost is $50 per space. No vendors promoting or marketing a business will be accepted – the market is […]

Nebbie Williams celebrates ‘Out of this World’ walk-a-thon

Nebbie  second graders are getting ready for the parade with their spirit banner and crazy hair. Photos submitted by Laurie Walton. (Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – The 7th annual Nebbie Williams Elementary Walk-A-Thon was held on Oct 26 and was a huge success as the school’s “Out of This World” fundraiser. The cold front did […]

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Blessing of the Pets at First Christian Church October 4, 2012 – Dress up your pets for Halloween!  Bring them to First Christian Church Rockwall for a Blessing of the Pets, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27. As usual, please bring a sack of pet food or a monetary donation for the Rockwall Animal […]

Dobbs students celebrate Rockwall HS Homecoming

(Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – A load of Dobbs Elementary students and parents joined the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade on their decorated float last Thursday afternoon. Escorting the group, walking on the left, is Dobbs Assistant Principal Michael Stuart. Parents and students helped decorate the float and several got to ride in the […]

Finally, coming home

(Wylie ISD) September 16, 2012 – Wylie East High School will have their first true homecoming now that the alpha class has graduated. Wylie East is holding their first homecoming Friday, September 28 at Wylie Stadium. They will face the Denison Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. During the game’s half time, the Raider […]