Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands. For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) Hundreds of locals flocked to the grounds of Lakeshore Church on Sunday, June 28 to kick off the celebration of American independence – and raise money for the church’s mission trips to boot – during the 13th Annual Freedom Fest fireworks event on the church grounds. The event featured […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Texas State Senator Bob Hall and Representative Scott Turner as keynote speakers during its monthly Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Hall and Turner will discuss the 84th Legislative Session, providing important updates with respect […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 19, 2015) Earlier this year, Rockwall County began the process of developing its first countywide Open Space Master Plan (OSMP). A previous 2008 study outlined three primary goals that the master plan effort is addressing: Preserve quality storm water corridors (including creeks, channels, flood plains, tributaries and easements). Protect/establish corridors […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2015) On June 26th, the Wind Ensemble from Rockwall-Heath High School advanced to state in the TMEA Honor Band Contest. The listening was held at Keller Central High School. The process included a blind listening of the live unedited recordings by the winning bands from Regions 3, 4, 21, and 25. Through […]
Swampadelic Catfish Fry yields big winners (ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX – June 29, 2015) Some humongous catfish and yet another huge turnout helped make the 2nd Annual Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry a sizzling success this past weekend. This year’s event – which took place at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2015) Aloha! Musicians and music lovers are invited to participate in the Weekly Rainbow Drum Jam from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday nights at the Rockwall Harbor Amphitheater. The sun setting over Lake Ray Hubbard makes a beautiful backdrop for this weekly jam session presented by Tropikal Productions and the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2015) Rockwall Gold & Silver Pawn (formerly known as Rockwall Gold & Silver) has recently changed its name and will host an Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1st to introduce to the community to all of its products and services. Under the same ownership of Lloyd […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 29, 2015) At the recent Soroptimist International Governor’s Round Table held in Los Angeles, SI Rockwall was one of two clubs awarded recognition for a unique fundraising event that was family oriented and also created public awareness. The Rockwall club entered the 2014 Rockwall Country Fair in the fundraising category of Soroptimist Celebrating […]