By J.J. Smith. If you like to eat lots of delicious food (and who doesn’t?) then you’ll be thrilled to learn that nearly two dozen area restaurants have now agreed to participate in the first annual “Taste of Heath” coming Sept. 14 to the Rockwall-Heath High School cafeteria. For just $10 per adult and $4 [...]
By J.J. Smith. The City of Rowlett will celebrate being named one of the top 100 “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. by Money Magazine in their August, 2010, edition at an old-fashioned picnic this evening, 6-9 pm, in front of the library on Main St. There will be free hot dogs, chips and [...]
The Rowlett Lakeshore Times. Teens love to shop and hang out with their friends. That’s part of the reason why Town East Mall has arranged a special event just for young adults to gather and embrace the place where they do their shopping and socializing all at once. Shop ‘til You Rock, a musically driven [...]
By J.J. Smith. For the first time ever, professional boxing is coming to The Harbor amphitheater in Rockwall. Six pro bouts are scheduled on the stage this Saturday evening beginning at 8 pm at the “Rock the Box” event. According to a news release from event promoter Black Glove Promotions, Texas Super Welterweight Champion Charles [...]
By J.J. Smith. The producer of the NBC-TV program “Friday Night Lights” is looking for volunteer extras July 16 and 17 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas to play the part of fans in an upcoming episode. According to a spokesman for the Rockwall Community Playhouse, the producer will pay the Playhouse $20 for each [...]
By J.J. Smith. The 4th of July fireworks and Tracy Lawrence/Charlie Robison concert at Quefest were cancelled last Sunday “in the interest of safety” because event organizers said the weather forecast called for the possibility of additional violent lightning and thunderstorms. According to a news release from leaders of the Rowlett Exchange Club, which organized [...]
By J.J. Smith. Independence Day events across Rockwall County will begin at 6 p.m. tonight when QueFest opens at Elgin Robertson Park on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett. Events will continue in Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City over the weekend. Quefest – which benefits the Exchange Club of Rowlett to promote patriotism, prevent child [...]
By Brittnee Lee and J.J. Smith. Multi-award winning, country-music superstar Tracy Lawrence, plus Rock ‘N Roll superstar Joan Jett, will headline the Rowlett Exchange Club’s first-annual “Quefest” Independence Day Celebration, July 2-4, at Elgin Robertson Park. The park is located at I-30 and Dalrock Rd, next to Bayview Marina. During his career which began in [...]
Fox 4 TV News Video. ARLINGTON, Texas – A North Texas man says he and his wife were denied entry at Six Flags over Texas because of his jewelry and one of his tattoos. Sam Torres said he was embarrassed when park staff members and security wouldn’t allow him inside unless he left his handcuff [...]
By J. J. Smith. There will be three Dallas Cowboys signing autographs, a full car and bike show, live music, dancers, bounce houses for kids, food, giveaways and more at the Cowboys FanFest fundraising event this Saturday from 2-7 pm. The event benefiting the Single Parent Foundation and the Rockwall County Rainbow Room will be [...]
