Friends of Raymond Cameron Lake Park host Kite Fly-In

LOOK UP! ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) Friends Of Raymond Cameron Lake Park  hosted a Family Kite Fly-In Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 at Raymond Cameron Lake Park in Rockwall. Don Garner, kite enthusiast, brought several stunt kites to the family fly-in for a demonstration. Family and friends from several neighborhoods attended the kite-fly in and […]

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Leigh Wilcoxson as Ambassador of the Month. Leigh, Marketing Director for Ranger Title, graduated from Texas Women’s University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Upon graduation Leigh worked at Brovont Properties as the Training and Marketing Director and was an […]

Forney Arts Council presents work of Rockwall artists through June 15

Artists Reception May 10 ROCKWALL/FORNEY, TX (May 4, 2014) The Forney Arts Council  presents the artwork of  three local artists – Darlene Dittoe, Betty Foster and Darla Hill – on exhibit through June 15. Their works include watercolor, acrylic and oils. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, there will be a Reception and […]

Registration underway for Sailing, Swimming & Tennis Camp

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club is pleased to offer “Sailing, Swimming, & Tennis Camp” for children 8 years and older.  This unique camp enables participants to mix and match selections to experience all three sports, combine two of the sports, or concentrate on a single interest. The weekly camps are offered […]

Relay for Life Poker Run Saturday

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (May 1, 2014) Ride your motorcycle or drive your car – but get to the Poker Run to raise money for the Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Hang Time Sports Grill in Rowlett. See poster for details. For info, contact Don Tarrant 214-914-9320. […]

Rockwall Farmers Market open Saturdays

ROCKWALL, TX (Apri 28, 2014) Established in 2008 by the Friends of Downtown Rockwall, the Farmers Market is a Saturday morning staple! With over 30 vendors, the market offers local fruits and vegetables, fresh baked breads, natural beef and poultry, farm eggs, seafood, honey and much more. The seasonal market is open Saturday mornings from 8AM […]

Highsteppers honored, earn Mayoral proclamation

ROCKWALL / HEATH, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers were recently honored by the City of Heath and Mayor Liechty. The Mayor and the Heath City Council honored the Highsteppers by proclaiming April 22, 2014 as Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Day in honor of their recent state and national championship wins. The Mayor proclaimed that the […]

Half Price Books in Rockwall to give away 13,000 kids’ books

16th Annual “Half Pint Library” Book Drive to Conclude with Giveaway Event at Half Price Books ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) Half Price Books will give away 13,000 kids’ books to nonprofit organizations and schools in need tomorrow, April 30 at 2  p.m. at its Rockwall store. The books were collected from the public during the […]

Jason Castro to headline Memorial Day Concert at Rockwall Harbor

Jason Castro to headline Memorial Day Concert at Rockwall Harbor

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) Recording star Jason Castro, of American Idol fame, and the 20+ piece US Air National Guard Band of the Southwest orchestra will headline the first annual Rockwall Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 25, 7 pm, at The Harbor amphitheater, to thank and salute the nation’s veterans, active-duty military, those who […]

Rockwall family takes ‘Steps of Faith’ with local filmmaker

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) On April 12, Rockwall residents Richard, Kelly, and Olivia Archibald filmed scenes from local filmmaker, M. Legend Brown’s film, Steps of Faith. The movie was filmed this spring at locations around the Metroplex including Cedar Hill and Sulphur Springs. The film stars Chrystee Pharris, Charles Malik Whitfield, Ted Lange, Tracey Ross, Kenneisha […]