Meet Hannah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Hannah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Hannah is an exceptional dog. Period. She’s apparently a full-blooded Treeing Walker Coonhound. Like her breed description reads, Hannah is loving, confident and intelligent. The biggest strike against Walker Hounds? Owners report that it’s difficult to move them once they get comfortable on your bed or your sofa! (Find out more about Treeing Walker Coonhounds […]

‘Because of His selfless sacrifice, I will see her face again’

First Presbyterian Church Rockwall displays “Kelly’s Quilt,” representing college student’s faith in God and her grieving process following mother’s death June 11, 2012 – The definition of a quilt is “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching.” But Kelly’s quilt is so […]

Rockwall YMCA recognizes Father of the Year

Rockwall YMCA recognizes Father of the Year

No matter how you choose to celebrate Father’s Day, you can thank a woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd for the tradition. Father’s Day history begins with this resident of Spokane,Washington. She was the oldest of six children who were raised by their father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, after their mother died during […]

Dallas Race Week brings sailors, family fun to Lake Ray Hubbard

Dallas Race Week brings sailors, family fun to Lake Ray Hubbard

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’ Sailors host Skipper’s Meeting, celebrate successful start to Dallas Race Week at Dodie’s at The Harbor CLICK HERE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 17, 2012 – Dallas Race Week set sail today, attracting some of the area’s top sailors and thousands of spectators to Lake Ray […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Downtown improvements, street improvements

(Rockwall) June 10, 2012 – Two of the five capital improvement projects on the May 12 ballot were approved by our residents – Downtown Improvements and Street Improvements. You, the voters, have spoken – and this City Council is committed to listening to you. The city has started the planning process for the downtown project. […]

Chance to win big by adopting at Rowlett PetSmart

Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]

Harbor FreedomFest on July 1

(Rockwall) The Harbor will be bursting with excitement from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1 as The Harbor FreedomFest 2012 brings family fun, entertainment and fireworks to the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Thanks to Lovett PR for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .

Dallas Open Water Swim makes waves to fight cancer

Dallas Open Water Swim makes waves to fight cancer

(Lake Ray Hubbard) June 7, 2012 – Swim Across America, dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment, will host a Dallas Olympian Clinic Friday and an Open Water Swim Saturday in Rockwall. DALLAS OLYMPIAN CLINIC All age group swimmers may join in the Dallas Olympian Clinic to learn technique tips […]