BBQ fundraiser benefiting Rockwall Relay for Life

Bite into some serious barbecue benefiting the American Cancer Society and the Rockwall Relay for Life. The fundraising lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in the American National Bank parking lot at the corner of Ridge Road and Horizon in Rockwall. BBQ provided on behalf of the Pat Grady […]

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Eddie is an incredibly sweet red heeler. He’s a highly intelligent, attentive and friendly dog. He currently lives at the Rockwall animal shelter with Elvis, his near-identical twin. Both brothers pick up on obedience training in a flash. Make this Easter one to remember by making Eddie (and perhaps Elvis too!) a member of your […]

Aspasians Spring Arts & Crafts Show coming (VIDEO)

Aspasians Spring Arts & Crafts Show coming (VIDEO)

Video: Aspasians.com. Music by Jason Castro. For more than 25 years, the philanthropic women’s group known as The Aspasians has hosted the Aspasians Arts and Crafts Fair bi-annually on Rockwall’s historic downtown square. The 2012 spring fair, slated for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, will feature popular favorites and several new additions, […]

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

[royalslider id=”5″] Art’s A Blast, a popular paint and party venue in Rockwall, hosted a fundraising event March 27, to help ensure that children in need have new shoes to wear for back-to-school. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Rockwall and organized by Amy Conner, the painting party was the first of several special […]

Support the Star Steppers, Mustang Dancers

Fantastic fundraising campaigns are underway to help the Rockwall-Heath JV Star Steppers and the Maurine Cain Middle School Mustang Dancers build funds for uniforms and competitions. To support these local drill teams, look the schools up at FundHub. Campaigns end April 16. Submitted by Kristina Johnson. To submit your news and events, email .

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Dirty Deeds Maids

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dirty Deeds Maids. They are fully bonded and insured, carefully screened, and drug-tested. Services include make ready’s, eviction cleanups, upholstery, grout cleaning, sterilazations, moving in/out cleaning, offices, apartments, houses, floor buffing, and more. “When nothing but the best and cheapest will do, call […]

Shelby Rowe celebrates Grand Champion Broilers win

Congratulations to Shelby Rowe (left) for her Grand Champion Broilers at the Rockwall Youth Fair on Saturday, March 24. Thanks to Cat Sabella (right) and Trevor Rowe (not pictured) for helping her display her birds.     To submit your news and events, email .

Cullins Lake Pointe student wins first place in medium goat division

Cullins Lake Pointe student wins first place in medium goat division

(Rockwall ISD) Congratulations to Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary student Carson Glasscock for winning first place in the medium market goat division during Agricultural Awareness Day for the RISD.   Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Rockwall ISD.       To submit your news and events, email .  

Join Dallas photographer Leonard Volk for book signing at The Harbor

Join Dallas photographer Leonard Volk for a book signing event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Luna De Noche at The Harbor in Rockwall. “I offer this collection of photographs with respect and encouragement to each person beginning to find his or her way in photography, and to each casual photographer who […]

Meet Bud, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Need a bud? This happy young dog is ready to be your best friend. Since he’s still young, Bud loves his exercise. But he probably wants to tire himself out, so he can snuggle up next to you for the rest of the day. He’s very intelligent, friendly and lovable. Bud is waiting to be […]