Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

(Rockwall) August 7, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]

Poker Run to benefit one-year-old Kensley Jones of Rockwall

August 6, 2012 – You don’t have to ride a motorcycle or play cards to to join the fun at the Saturday, Aug. 11  “Cruise for a Cause” Poker Run benefiting one-year-old Kensley Jones of Rockwall. The event includes live entertainment by Otis and the Tacky Flamingos (60s, 70s & 80s music), food, games, raffle […]

Eleven-year-old Heath musician to perform at YMCA event

Eleven-year-old Heath musician to perform at YMCA event

(Rockwall) July 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Family YMCA will host a Special Member Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Aug. 15, which will feature a musical performance by Erin Kinsey. The event will include food demos by My Fit Foods. Bring a healthy potluck item to share. Sign up at the Welcome Center– first come, first […]

Old-fashioned gospel Chautauqua at First United Methodist Church

(Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, will host its annual summer “old fashioned gospel” Chautauqua Sunday afternoon, August 12, at 4 p.m. The Erwins, a renowned young family Southern gospel quartet from Edgewood, TX will sing.  The three brothers and one sister appear at national gospel […]

Lassos & Lace to benefit WomenAid

Lassos & Lace to benefit WomenAid

July 9, 2012 – Join the  Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse from 7 to 11 p.m. October 6 for Lassos and Lace, a WomenAid fundraising event. Donation items are needed for the live and silent auctions. They are also seeking sponsor tables, program donations and event underwriters. Soroptimists seek […]

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks Bike Race draws more than 1,000 participants (Rockwall) August 12, 2012 – Participation in yesterday’s Hot Rocks Bike Race exceeded expectations, with more than 1,050 riders coming out bright and early to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall for intense competition and family fun. The 26th annual event attracted all levels of riders, […]

Operation Overboard

Dare to go Deep with God (Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – First Christian Church Rockwall announces its Vacation Bible School, “Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God!” to be offered Monday, July 30 through Friday August 3, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Children ages three years through fifth grade (completed) are welcome.  There […]

Project Homecoming aids continuing disaster relief efforts in Louisiana

(Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – A van filled with seven sleepy yet exuberant teenagers and their two chaperones pulled out of the parking lot at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday July 15, 2012. Their destination was the Olive Tree Village in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their mission was to participate in […]

Country singer Jolie Holliday performs at Dodie’s

Jolie Holliday to perform free concert again at Dodie’s on Aug. 18 (Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – Jolie Holliday performed a live acoustic show at Dodie’s at The Harbor, drawing a crowd of country music fans and Cajun-food lovers to The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard Saturday. The country singer will return to Dodie’s for […]

Networking event welcomes Mike Crow, presenting ‘No Bull’ marketing strategies

(Rockwall) July 18, 2012 – Mike Crow, an independent business adviser, will be the guest speaker a community networking event Friday, Aug. 3 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The public event begins with open networking at 11:30 a.m., followed by Crow’s presentation. Crow, who is nationally known for his dynamic teaching and “no B.S.” marketing […]