Rockwall Chamber CaddyShack Golf Tournament winners announced

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 23, 2015) On June 19, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth Annual Rockwall Open CaddyShack Golf Tournament – including the women’s division “Divas & Divots.” Forty-five teams competed in the event, which was held at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. The tournament is a tradition among Rockwall’s finest business-minded golfers. The […]

Paint with a purpose to benefit Rockwall Helping Hands

A little bit of paint…a little bit of wine…a whole lot of fun!  (ROCKWALL, TX – June 22, 2015) The public is invited to join in the fun at the “Paint for a Purpose” event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Attendees will pain a […]

Amber Carrington to play homecoming concert July 19

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 14, 2015) Amber Carrington is coming to Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse Sunday, July 19. After her success on the popular TV show The Voice, Rockwall local Amber Carrington has continued to pursue a vocal career in Nashville, TN for the past several years. But this summer, she will return […]

Catfish tourney with biggest prize pool in Texas coming June 27

(ROYSE CITY, TX – June 10, 2015) Big Gus and Swampadelic invites all to come join the largest fishing tourney in the state during Big Gus’ 2nd Annual Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry on Saturday, June 27 at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Featuring the smart and beautiful handfishing Bare Knuckle Babes, […]

Lunch & Learn event to address caregiver, aging issues

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a Lunch & Learn event at noon Thursday, June 25. Rebecca Williams from the North Central Texas Counsel on Aging will discuss topics including “Stress Busters for Caregivers,” “A Matter of Balance,” “Diabetes Self-Management,” and “Chronic Disease Self-Management.” Sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun […]

Cruise aboard Harbor Lights to benefit One Man’s Treasure

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) Enjoy a summer evening aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard, benefiting One Man’s Treasure, the faith-based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing clothing for formerly incarcerated men in hopes of allowing them to adopt a positive self-image as they face a new world and try to find jobs. The cruise […]

Summertime learning doesn’t have to feel like homework

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015) When I am asked by parents about homework for their child I flash back to the beginning of my favorite Dickens story, “A Tale of Two Cities.” His wonderful work starts, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” an apt analogy for the thing […]

Sail with Scott’s Harbor Lights back on the water

Storm-damaged vessel repaired, sailing again (ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015)  Sail With Scott’s Harbor Lights had broken away from the dock during a storm overnight on May 27. After crashing and damaging the Rockwall city dock, Harbor Lights ended up lodged onto the rocks on shore on Lake Ray Hubbard. The crew has been […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers to host Summer Mini Camp

HEATH, TX. (June 16, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers invites all K-6th grade girls to their “Bon Voyage”  Summer Mini Camp. Kids will learn dance routines, techniques,  drill team traditions, and make crafts. Girls will also have the opportunity to sit with the Highsteppers at a home football game, stand in victory lines, and […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Officer Camp awards

HEATH, TX. (June 15, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highstepper officers attended the Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp in Dallas from June 5-8 where they competed against 34 other teams. For all routines performed the officers won the Gold Elite Circle Awards and were the Top Scoring Officer group of all the teams that competed. Each team performed […]