Evening in Bethlehem: Free, drive-through nativity returns to Ridgeview Church Rockwall

Evening in Bethlehem: Free, drive-through nativity returns to Ridgeview Church Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) Mark your calendar for an Evening in Bethlehem Live Nativity – a free drive-through tour of the life of Jesus, beginning in Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus and continuing through his life, death, and resurrection. Start your journey anytime between 6-8:30pm Friday, December 10 or Saturday, December 11 at […]

Catch Santa at the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, Fun Run in Rockwall

Catch Santa at the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, Fun Run in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) – Join the Rockwall Police Officer Association for the 6th Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Santa Chase and Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 TL Townsend Drive. The event – hosted by PlayTri DFW – supports the Children’s Advocacy Center […]

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 invites community to free patriotic concert on Veterans Day

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 invites community to free patriotic concert on Veterans Day

ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2021 — Join the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in a celebration honoring our veterans on the Downtown Rockwall Square this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a proclamation at the Historic Downtown Courthouse, followed by a patriotic concert at 5:30 p.m. at San […]

Cooking with Ease: Gail Spann’s Ginger Meatball Recipe

Cooking with Ease: Gail Spann’s Ginger Meatball Recipe

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2021 — A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of stepping into someone else’s kitchen and watching them cook alongside friends. My husband, Evan, is on the Board of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Every year the foundation hosts a Brunch with Minerals tour and fundraiser with board member, […]

Rockwall Rotary celebrates the start of new building remodel project

Rockwall Rotary celebrates the start of new building remodel project

ROCKWALL, TX – November 11, 2021 — The Rockwall Rotary held its last event ever in the old Rotary Hall building at 408 S Goliad St. yesterday, as the organization looks forward to a new remodel of the entire facility. Rotarians welcomed city officials and community members to celebrate the beginning of the remodel project […]

Woodmen Life Wylie Chapter 4660 gives back to Toys for Tots

Woodmen Life Wylie Chapter 4660 gives back to Toys for Tots

  ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — A local chapter of the Woodmen Life insurance company went Christmas shopping recently to help bring joy to families this holiday season. Each quarter, Woodmen Life Chapter 4660 based in Wylie participates in a project to benefit local communities and charities. For the fourth quarter project this […]

Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do you better manage this holiday season for yourself and the person with dementia? Join North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection from noon […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Nov. 16

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Nov. 16

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021)  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.   The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Nov. 16.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]

Editor’s Picks: Holiday-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond

Editor’s Picks: Holiday-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Events are listed by date and are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures.   First Baptist Fate’s Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar WHAT: Get in the holiday spirit by shopping tons of vendor booths with lots of crafts and homemade goods! […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Monte Monkress

Celebration of Life: Services for Monte Monkress

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Monte Ray Monkress passed away Friday, October 29th, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas after battling complications from a heart transplant. Monte was born on November 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Ray and Marie Barnett Monkress. He grew up in Farmers Branch, later moving to Garland […]