(HEATH, TX – July 6, 2016) The festivities may have been delayed an hour, thanks to some rain and lightening on our parade, but the patriotic enthusiasm was as strong as ever once the citizen’s celebration of Independence Day got underway. Despite the wet start, all the parade favorites including the RHHS band, drill team […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2016) Cars for CASA rolled up to The Harbor parking lot Sunday, May 15 to fundraise for kids in foster care. Lone Star CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, is an organization that allows regular citizens to volunteer as advocates for foster children in court by making recommendations to judges […]
(ROCKWALL, TX– Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall area businesses and honored guests were recognized Tuesday evening during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce “Can I Get a Yee Haw!” 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet, presented by Cavender’s Boot City. A record 450 attendees enjoyed steak dinners, desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2015) Two more lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to our latest drawing winners: Rhody Lynn Kennedy, Coldwell Banker – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) The first round of lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to: Jerry Welch, The Welch Team, Ebby Halliday Rockwall […]
Community support helps pack the pantry (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) The holiday season filled the air inside the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront this past weekend as Helping Hands of Rockwall County hosted its 6th Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. Attendees marveled at the many elaborately decorated Christmas tree entries in this year’s festival, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Art League‘s 15th Annual Fine Art Show, presented Oct. 2-4 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, drew a steady crowd of artists, art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. The show was judged by nationally recognized, award winning artist Carol B. Mitchell. Cash awards were presented for Best of Show, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 1, 2015) It was a quackin’ good time at The Harbor this past weekend as overflow crowds of festival-goers flocked to the fountains to see thousands of little rubber duckies race in to the finish line. Hundreds came to vote on dozens of “duckerated” entries in the Corporate Duck Pageant, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) More than 1,325 cyclists participated in the Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bike Ride benefiting scholarships for local RISD students! The top three male & female finishers of the 59-mile competitive course won cash awards of $250, $200 & $150 respectively. Congratulations to: (Women, l-r) Michelle Montoya, 2nd Place Ginny King, 1st […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2015) The second annual Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament was held June 29th at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club (RGAC) benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Competition began with lunch sponsored by Jersey Mike’s, shotgun at 1:00pm followed by dinner by RGAC and awards. Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and […]