Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the series on May 9 is Memphis Soul, who will play a mix of jazz and R&B. Memphis Soul is a high-energy, eight-piece group showcasing a distinctive sound and style inspired by artists including Earth, Wind and Fire, Otis Redding, Al Green, Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. The band performs songs from the rich musical legacy ..read more

Rockwall, TX — Celebrate Rockwall’s 170th birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day in Harry Myers Park on Saturday, May 18. Grounds open at 1 p.m. with fun for the whole family, a food court featuring local food trucks, and live music from some of Texas Country’s hottest acts happening in the evening.   Daytime activities happen between 1 and 5 and are perfect for families. Options include bounce houses, yard games, rides, a “Creature Teacher” class; goat yoga, an art workshop, face painting and a DJ spinning tunes to keep the party vibe going all day.  During the main event, w ..read more

Rockwall Concerts by the Lake series begins Thursday, May 2, 2024 Rockwall, Texas – Thursday nights this summer will be extra special in Rockwall as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists, ranging from the Rockwall Philharmonic, who will open the series May 2 with a Star Wars-themed performance, to Bidi Bidi Banda, a Selena tribute band who will perform June 6, continuing through June and July with several high-energy bands. Bidi Bidi Banda: S ..read more

Arlington, TEXAS (March 20, 2024) — Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities, hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) have announced the launch of Charging Smart, a new designation program that awards communities for electric vehicle (EV) readiness. Charging Smart is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO). The program provides personalized, no-cost technical assistance to help municipalities set and achieve policies that facilitate the equitable expansion of EVs and EV charging in the ..read more

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VANCOUVER, CANADA AND ROCKWALL, TEXAS  (March 14, 2024) – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) announced it has received notification from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that Ballard’s applications for two grants totaling US$40 million under the Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling Program have been selected and recommended for negotiation of financial awards. The grants will support Ballard’s construction and build-out of an integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory based in Rockwall, Texas. Ball ..read more

Founders Day 2024 | Rockwall, Texas It’s time to celebrate Rockwall’s Birthday! The 2024 Founders Day Festival will be held at Harry Myers Park on Saturday, May 18! This will be a full day of entertainment for local families. The celebration begins at 1pm and will take place at Harry Myers Park. The public will enjoy food vendors, bounce houses, and LIVE MUSIC! This year we welcome The Eli Young Band as our 2024 headliner. The band performs at 8:00pm.  Mike Ryan will kick off the show at 6:30pm. Bounce Houses and other day time activities will be open 1:00pm-6:00pm. Event Details & Ma ..read more

Rockwall, Texas – September 18, 2023 – At their meeting tonight, Monday September 18, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a decade-long trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is once again the lowest rate ever adopted in Rockwall’s recorded history—and is 2.22 cents less than the rate last year. Also at the meeting, the Council adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.   In a series of work sessions and public hearings, the City Council directed s ..read more

Dallas Metro | Rockwall Luxury Real Estate Rockwall, TX (Aug 23, 2023)– A modern luxury home and property is about to hit the auction block in just a few days. Interluxe, an online luxury real estate marketplace, is offering this unique Rockwall home that was once listed at $4,995,000. The Listing | 1655 Vista Court | Rockwall, Texas 75032 Situated within the prestigious MiraVista Estates on a sprawling 13.7± acres, this custom home embodies the essence of opulence, craftmanship, and endless entertainment. Located just minutes from Harbor District and Rockwall’s Downtown Square, this grand est ..read more

Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs Returns Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas, is pleased to announce the much-anticipated return of Dinosaurs Live! from September 2, 2023 through February 19, 2024. This seasonal, annual exhibit brings these ancient creatures back to life, allowing visitors to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with ten life-size animatronic dinosaurs.  During the 18th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit, these animatronic din ..read more