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, […]

Family fun, friendly competition at Rockwall Hot Rocks Bike Ride

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 13, 2015) Enjoy family fun and friendly competition at the 2015 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Hot Rocks has been growing in popularity every year, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds from the ride […]

CANCELLED – Alzheimer’s Association’s free screening of ‘The Notebook’

UPDATE (July 31, 2015): We just received word from the Associate Director of Community Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter that this event has been cancelled. No word on whether it will be rescheduled but we will keep you posted. (ROCKWALL, TX- July 22, 2015) The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, in association with the Dallas Film […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, 55 members strong, excel at Line Camp

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 30, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers attended the American Dance/Drill Team Platinum Line Camp from July 23-26 in Richardson.  The Highsteppers performed a Home Kick Routine, and two routines – a streamer and a kick – for final evaluation.  The team received the Gussie Nell Davis Award – Day 2, Best Overall […]

Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 30, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer.  Volunteers come  from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds.  CASA […]

State Water Rights Permit issued for Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir

Historic Milestone for North Texas Municipal Water District Project (WYLIE, TX – July 29, 2015) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) achieved a historic milestone for the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir (LBCR) with issuance of a water rights permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 26, 2015. It is […]

ADHD Support Group to address getting kids ready for back-to-school

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Thursday, August 13th when Rockwall’s ADHD Support Group will meet at the Rockwall County Library to discuss getting kids prepared to go back to school. The guest facilitator for this meeting is Cini Abraham, M.D. The purpose of the group is to connect parents […]

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL,TX– July 29, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and North Texas Food Bank are making a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the NTFB in January 2014, and through […]