Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]

Senior Rockwall resident chronicles her life, recipes and helpful hints

Senior Rockwall resident chronicles her life, recipes and helpful hints

Maynell Munson might be 91 years old, but she definitely isn’t letting that slow her down. Maynell is a resident at Rockwall’s Orion Senior Apartments. She cooks and entertains regularly, and never misses a game of bridge at theSeniorCenter. Maynell single-handedly created the phone directory for the Orion residents. When new residents move in, Maynell […]

Meet Tex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 3, 2015) Our Blue Ribbon News adoptable Pet of the Week is handsome, intelligent, and ready to follow your every command. If you’re an experienced dog handler, your knowledge will pay extra dividends withTex.Like many Boxers, he wants to be a reflection of your personality. He is quickly learning to trust humans, but young […]

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2015) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the designation as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. Preserve America is a federal initiative to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The City of Rockwall was honored for celebrating […]

National Night Out event at Rockwall Home Depot parking lot Tuesday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) The community is invited to enjoy the free National Night Out festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Rockwall Home Depot parking lot.  Among the participants and activities will be the Rockwall Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Food Pantry food drive, a blood drive, […]

Cotton Patch to host fundraiser Wednesday to honor Rockwall’s Addie Bryant

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]

Retirement party honors Rockwall’s Planning & Zoning Director Robert LaCroix

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2015) Many local business owners and staff of the City of Rockwall came out to give their best wishes to the city’s Planning and Zoning Director of 15 years, Robert LaCroix, during a retirement party held in his honor at The Center in Rockwall Wednesday night. “It’s been an honor […]

Two Rockwall children receive gifts of mobility

Lakeside AMBUCS presents Amtrykes at Brian Llewellyn State Farm office (ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) Lakeside AMBUCS of Rockwall presented two new Amtrykes to a couple of super excited and enthusiastic kids Saturday morning at the State Farm office of Brian Llewellyn in Heath. Jasmine Ibarra (11) and Sophia Lomelo (2) were all smiles […]

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery to present Mayan, Aztec collection of paintings by Donna Nelson

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2015) The public is welcome as the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio, located at 301 N. San Jacinto, hosts a Wine & Appetizer Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 7. The event will feature the Mayan and Aztec collection of paintings by the Renaissance woman of Rockwall, […]

Rockwall Chamber to host RISD New Teacher & Employee Breakfast

(ROCKALL, TX – July 31, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Breakfast, an annual event which serves as an opportunity for the local business community and schools to connect. Presented by Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (RISE), this year’s event will be at 7:30 […]