Rockwall Herald Banner. Years of planning and debate over what is most likely the highest valued real estate in Rockwall culminated in a 5-2 vote to move forward with PD-32, a planned development above The Harbor near the IH-30 intersection with Lake Ray Hubbard on Monday night. The issue had been delayed during the last [...]

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 Richard Abshire, The Dallas Morning News. The developer and majority owner of The Harbor in Rockwall has filed for reorganization in federal bankruptcy court. Rob Whittle said the goal of the Chapter 11 filing is to restructure the development’s mortgage so he can lower rents for retailers. Things are going well for tenants, except [...]

By J.J. Smith. The company which developed and owns the lakeside entertainment and shopping district in Rockwall called The Harbor has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. According to a City of Rockwall news release issued late Tuesday afternoon, the City has been notified that Mariah Bay Leasing Corporation, owned [...]

Editorial Opinion by J.J. Smith. I’ve heard a lot of talk around town between people questioning the Rockwall City Council’s 6-0 decision Oct. 19 to invest nearly $1 million dollars into increasing the number of boat docks at The Harbor from the current nine to 35-40. Construction is expected to be completed during the summer of 2010. [...]

Mike Hargreaves, a homeowner near the swanky Harbor development at Lake Ray Hubbard, wants the trees back.Click here to read this Dallas Morning News story.  

Agave Tapas Grill Restaurant & Bar, one of the handful of restaurants clustered around the Harbor waterfront development in Rockwall, has some changes underfoot, including a new chef and menu. Scott Hoffner, a graduate of the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., joined the restaurant about three weeks ago, after having [...]

One of the largest crowds ever in Rockwall, estimated at nearly 10,000 people, jammed into The Harbor entertainment district last night to celebrate the end of school, beginning of Summer and listen to the popular Blaze of Glory “Bon Jovi Experience” band. Teens, adults and children were everywhere - laughing, picnicking and dancing at the free concert, sponsored every Thursday by the [...]

The first annual “Fit Forever” 5K Fun Run, Dog Jog and Kids 5K will be held May 9 in Rockwall benefitting the new Rockwall chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, beginning and ending in the parking lot of title sponsor Eclipse Fitness Club near The Harbor. Eclipse Fitness is located just north of The [...]

Every weekend across Dallas-Ft. Worth, thousands of men, women and children of all ages flock outdoors to run, jog and walk at marathons, 5Ks and fun runs at locations frequently near a lake.   Now, because there is no running club associated with Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall’s Eclipse Fitness Club is starting the first and [...]