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 […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Damon Jackson dreamed of being a professional athlete from the time he was very young. For him, the only question was whether to pursue pitching in the Major League or his passion for the UFC. Choosing to follow his heart to the UFC surely has been the right path! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 18, 2024) – On Thursday, October 17th, 2024, just after 1:00am, Rockwall Police responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive male in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 block of Summer Lee Drive. Officers and Emergency Medical Services arrived and discovered a male subject who had been shot […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The group, Lakeside Leaders, with Lacy Deckard and Russ Porter spearheading the mission, are working to help nonprofits raise money and spread awareness. “Lakeside Leaders is […]
1st Place 2024 – Bob Minbiole – Carved Human/Animal/Caricatures Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2024) – Growing up in New Orleans, Bob Minbiole’s father introduced him to the art of woodcarving at the age of fifteen. With an Audubon book of birds in hand, they would work together creating the intricate works of art. But as […]