‘We Are Rockwall’ Thanksgiving Meal Open to Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2018) Everyone is welcome at the FREE, annual “We Are Rockwall” Community-Wide Thanksgiving Meal from 12 to 2 p.m. at Cain Middle School. There will be games, free flu vaccines, dental giveaways, blessing bags (groceries), raffle prizes, preparedness packs, and more. We Are Rockwall (WAR) organizes events connecting local churches and non-profit […]

‘Give Thanks Together’ is theme as Rest Haven begins community-wide Thanksgiving food drive

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) Starting Thursday, November 1st through Monday, November 19th, all Rest Haven Funeral Home locations (Rockwall, Royse City and Rowlett) along with Pet Memories and The Flower Box will be collecting food items for local Rockwall charity, Mac & Cheese and Pancakes. Eight-year-old Kaden Newton has been a fan of the […]

Shop the Helping Hands Holiday Market Sept. 29

Shop the Helping Hands Holiday Market Sept. 29

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Rockwall County Helping Hands is hosting its annual Holiday Market event, this Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. The community is invited to come shop all the fun and festive items! Browse the Market’s great seasonal decor for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There will also be live […]

Dodie’s at The Harbor offers Thanksgiving Dinner or Cajun Fried Turkeys To-Go

Dodie’s at The Harbor offers Thanksgiving Dinner or Cajun Fried Turkeys To-Go

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 26, 2017) Leave the stress and mess of the holidays at home and experience lakeside dining at its best as Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall hosts its annual Cajun Thanksgiving Day dinner. For only $19.99 per adult and $12.99 per child, you and your family will be treated to Dodie’s special […]

Thanksgiving and ‘Cinderella Man’

Thanksgiving and ‘Cinderella Man’

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) It’s embarrassing to say, but I still get teary-eyed when I watch Cinderella Man, and the first time I saw Russell Crowe’s portrayal of the Depression Era boxer, James J. Braddock, I was a blubbering idiot. Angie elbowed me, whispering how I needed to get ahold of myself. I […]

Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at Dodie’s, or order a deep-fried Cajun Turkey To Go

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) It seems everybody’s talking turkey these days, but Dodie’s at the Harbor is doing more than gobble, gobble. Rockwall’s favorite restaurant is cooking up Cajun fried turkey breast and all the fixin’s for a holiday feast that you and your family will be raving about well into the New […]

Talking turkey, costumes, cocktails, and pirate cruises

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2016) Crawfish season won’t peak again until early spring, but that doesn’t stop Dodie the Mudbug from making appearances – and new friends – every chance she gets. In fact, Rockwall’s familiar mudbug mascot was seen handing out “Boo Bucks” at the Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor last weekend – […]

Aspasians donate to Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Aspasians recently donated 39 Thanksgiving Baskets to the Rainbow Room. Each of the 39 baskets contained a $20 gift card to purchase a turkey and all the goodies the family might need to create a special meal. Aspasians included items such as stuffing mix, corn bread mix, […]

Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving fills plates, warms hearts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club’s Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving was deemed a huge success as volunteers served up delicious food, friendship and fellowship to more than 300 people Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a mid-year school supply distribution, apply for Toys for Tots, winter […]

Turkeys on strike at Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) First grade students at Springer Elementary paraded around the school asking others to join them in saving turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast!  They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving from Springer Elementary. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. The Blue Ribbon News […]