Uptown Downtown Art Gallery Call to Artists

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) The new and popular Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio in Rockwall is having their monthly Call To Artists. Ever since the Grand Opening at 301 N. San Jacinto in April, area artists have enjoyed well-attended receptions, publicity, and sales during the monthly rotations. Artists should submit at least […]

Rockwall Chamber to launch Women’s Mentoring & Educational Group

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) This September, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will step into a new era with an exciting program designed to build Rockwall’s next generation of female leadership and entrepreneurs. The Executive Women’s Alliance (EWA) is a new committee of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce that will empower and […]

Rockwall Urgent Care sponsors food drive to support Helping Hands

Athletic physicals discounted with donations to Food Pantry (Rockwall,TX- August 6, 2015)—Rockwall Urgent Care patients who donate 3 cans of food to the Helping Hands Food Pantry will receive $10 off their athletic physical during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be only $15, not the usual $25. […]

Beat the Heat: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration

Children, elderly at higher risk for heat-related illness (ROCKWALL, TX – August 11, 2015) With the recent weeks bringing some of the hottest weather Texas has seen all year, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds community members of the importance of keeping hydrated – especially those who plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. For […]

Community shows support at groundbreaking of veteran’s new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

Community shows support at groundbreaking of veteran’s new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2015) American banners courtesy of the Rockwall Fire and Police Departments lined Wincrest Drive in High Pointe Lake Estates August 10th, as community members gathered at the groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family. Sergeant Holcomb – who suffers from […]

Applications being accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2015) The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2015-2016 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will be filling just two vacancies, positions which became open due to recently graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be freshmen through seniors […]

Meet Grover, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 10, 2015) Grover is a happy boy who wants to stick by your side and be your best friend forever. He’s in the process of trying out a new look. It’s called the “Bald Back End”. He is so cute and happy that you won’t even notice it, but due to some irritating fleas, Grover lost some […]

Jr Robotics Summer Camp prepares young students to become future engineers

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2015) The gym at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is crowded and busy. Around 25 kids, ranging in age from 4th-8th grade, are rushing around in a mad dash to put the finishing touches on the robots that they’ve spent all week working on. This is the last day […]

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 9, 2015) The re-developed, barrier-free Yellow Jacket Park officially opened on Saturday, August 8 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration hosted by the Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department. The playground, which is located on Yellow Jacket Lane behind Hobby Lobby, was proposed to the Rockwall City Council by citizens who […]

First Baptist Church-Rockwall to offer ESL classes

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 7, 2015) Volunteers from First Baptist Church-Rockwall recently celebrated the conclusion of their first year in the English as a Second Language (ESL) outreach program. Because of the program’s success, classes will be offered to adults beginning September 1, 2015. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL classes will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 […]