Rib Rub Run & Roll wraps up with outstanding community participation

Rib Rub Run & Roll wraps up with outstanding community participation

Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – The City of Rockwall’s annual Rib Rub Run and Roll event, held Oct. 5 at Harry Myers Park, celebrated another successful year with community and visitor participation at an all-time high. The event attracted over 325 racers, 24 BBQ competitors, and more than 90 car show entrants, making it […]

Rockwall 10 year old uses birthday to give to others

Rockwall 10 year old uses birthday to give to others

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – For her 10th birthday, Weslynn Bricker chose to forgo presents and instead asked for something more meaningful—winter coats for children in need. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s iconic song “Coat of Many Colors,” Weslynn turned her birthday celebration into an opportunity to give back. Surrounded by family and friends, she […]

Duck, Duck, Jeep!

Duck, Duck, Jeep!

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Hundreds flocked to The Harbor Oct. 12 for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, presented by Rockwall Dodge/Jeep/Ram. The day’s festivities included morning yoga by Mindful Health, dance performances by CK Studios, live music by Brandon Bamburg, a corporate duck beauty pageant, kid zone, Show & Shine, […]

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – Friends of Downtown Rockwall presented $5,000 checks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas and Lone Star CASA on Sept. 28 during Rockwall’s final Farmers Market of the season. Annually, Friends of Downtown Rockwall donates a portion of their proceeds to local charities. Over the past 10 years […]

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 18, 2024) — Our November issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to about 17,500 […]

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]

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