Rockwall Texas: Your Daycation and Weekend Getaway!

Just 30 minutes east of Downtown Dallas overlooking beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard (Jack Palmer Photo)

Cruise Beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard Year-Round!

Book group or private charters aboard the Seawolf catamaran or Harbor Lights double-decker with a/c or heat.

The Harbor: Rockwall’s Premiere Dining, Entertainment & Shopping District

Lakeside dining, live music, shops, Cinemark 12, plus the fabulous Hilton Bella Harbor Hotel  (Jack Palmer photo)  

Free “Concerts by the Lake” at The Harbor

Every Thursday night, April – July, thousands of fun-lovers rock to DFW’s best bands

Rockwall: "1 of 10 Best Towns in America for Families"

Named by Family Circle Magazine in July, 2009, for its exemplary schools, affordable housing & friendly neighborhoods
Welcome To Rockwall Texas!
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From boating, sailing & water-skiing to lakeside dining, free concerts, outdoor festivals & more, there are always plenty of good reasons to visit picturesque Rockwall!
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Rockwall is the fastest-growing retail market in the state! Join Costco, Tom Thumb, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Home Goods & more which have recently opened.
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Rockwall was just named the 13th best N. Texas suburb by D Magazine. Enjoy family-oriented, laid-back, lakeside living at its best with top-rated schools & a high quality of life.

  • Year-Round Lake CruisesGloria's Latin RestaurantAllure Restaurant Nightlife

  • Zanata's Wood-Fired PizzasSouthern Junction NightclubHilton Hotel Convention Center

  • Heritage Buick GMCShenaniganz Fun & FoodBelfiore Salon & Spa

Legendary recording stars Bellamy Brothers coming to Southern Junction Jan. 19

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Legendary recording stars, the “Bellamy Brothers,” will perform at Southern Junction Dance Hall for one night only, Saturday, January 19, beginning at 8:30 pm.

Tickets prices range from $8 -20 per person and can be purchased at the door or online by clicking here.

Starting in the late 1970s, David and Howard Bellamy found great success in pop and country music, charting 20 Number One singles and more than fifty hits, including:

  • “Let Your Love Flow”
  • “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me”
  • “Redneck Girl”
  • “Do You Love As Good As You Look?”

Remember, Southern Junction grills up some of the best steaks in North Texas for just $21 per person.

For more info about all upcoming concerts at Southern Junction call 972-771-2413.

New survey: Rockwall Co. is fastest growing retail market in Texas

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(TheRockwallNews.com) ROCKWALL – Rockwall County is the fastest growing retail market in the state, more than double the next highest market, according to the Texas Retail Survey 2012 just announced.

The study looked at new retail market growth rates for the 50 largest county retail markets in Texas, ranked by annual retail sales growth from 2006-2011.

Using 2011 retail sales data, Rockwall Co. has been the fastest growing retail market during the five year period at 17.9%, followed by Randall Co. at 7%.

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Breakfast With Santa Dec. 8

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Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 8 from 8:30-10 am or 10:30 am-12 pm at The Center(108 E. Washington)

Santa Claus is coming to town and stopping by The Center! This is your chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and candy canes will be provided. *Limited tickets available. Pre-registration required.

Bring your camera to capture this fun-filled memory!
 
*Registrations taken at The Center(108 E. Washington) 

Festival of Trees at Hilton Hotel Nov. 30 benefiting Helping Hands

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The third annual Festival of Trees contest, benefiting Rockwall Co. Helping Hands, will be held Nov. 25-30 at the Hilton Bella Harbor Hotel.

A showcase of Christmas trees decorated by donor companies, organizations and individuals will be on display at the hotel Nov. 25-30, from 10  am – 5 pm, creating a holiday wonderland.

Six trees, judged the 2012 Festival contest winners, will be showcased in the Hilton lobby through Nov. 30.

You can vote for a favorite tree and then have the chance to buy it in the silent auction during the Festival dinner, Nov. 30, at 6 pm, which includes a bounty of holiday offerings for purchase such as:
• Unique live auction items
• A raffle, including items from Willis Jewelers
• Table centerpieces
• Items from the Boutique of Helping Hands

For more information, visit www.rockwallhelpinghands.org.