At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) ~ When it comes to adding life to your years, John Figliulo could be considered an expert. Born January 10, 1926, John celebrated his 97th birthday this past weekend with his wife of nearly eight years, Evelyn, his nine children and over 80 family, friends, and neighbors. Spend a little […]

Rockwall Education Foundation to host Pickleball Classic, open to all

Rockwall Education Foundation to host Pickleball Classic, open to all

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF) will host its inaugural Pickleball Classic on Saturday, June 12 and you’re invited! It’s a recreational, round-robin mixer format for ALL skill levels. No equipment? No problem! The REF will provide you with all the equipment you could possibly need. Registration is $35 per player […]

Ribbon Cutting for New Harry Myers Park Pickleball Courts May 1

Ribbon Cutting for New Harry Myers Park Pickleball Courts May 1

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2019) If you’ve been out to Harry Myers Park lately, you might have noticed a sweet new addition to its amenities — three covered pickleball courts! On Wednesday, May 1, Rockwall Parks and Recreation invites the community out to a ribbon cutting for its new pickleball courts bringing fun for […]

UPDATE: South Ridge Venue Brings Premier Dining and Entertainment to Heath

UPDATE: South Ridge Venue Brings Premier Dining and Entertainment to Heath

(HEATH, TX – March 25, 2019) For the City of Heath, 2019 is already shaping up to be a big year development-wise. The city’s first grocery store in Tom Thumb has a target opening date in the third quarter this year. And possibly this summer, Heath residents are in for a real treat with the opening […]

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2019) At its partnership luncheon on Feb. 20, Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State of the City addresses from the mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm. Here are some highlights from each of the mayors’ presentations. City of Rockwall In his State of the City presentation, Mayor Jim Pruitt […]

Pickleball tourney brings exciting, competitive action to Rockwall YMCA

Pickleball tourney brings exciting, competitive action to Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) Tons of blood-pumping, paddle-swinging, sweat-inducing excitement filled the JER Chilton YMCA of Rockwall gymnasium during the Pickleball PlayDay Double Elimination Tournament on Saturday, April 23, sponsored by Home Depot, Tom Thumb, Target and USAPA Pickleball. The event saw many Pickleball players from across Rockwall County compete in three different […]

From ‘Blue’ to ‘Brew’ Rockwall Boys & Girls Club has full calendar

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 17, 2014) Do you love children and want to help them? The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County is the place for you. BGC has many opportunities throughout the year for the community to get involved and help local children and their families. First up is Club BLUE which is […]

Pickleball Classic to benefit Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2014) Join the Pickleball Mixed Doubles Classic beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24 in support of the Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club. The event will be held at he Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County gym, 901 E. Interurban Drive, 75087. There will be multiple age brackets. The […]