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Brown Bag Lunches & History of Rockwall!

History Buffs - Who Knew?

The once a month Brown Bag Lectures series provide an insight into historical Rockwall. You may missed this series but it is not too late, just show up at the next brown bag lunch for a delightful glimpse into Rockwall's past. Be sure to click on the website below for an awesome display of pictures providing a blast from the past.

Brown Bag Lectures
The Rockwall County Historical Foundation, in conjunction with the Rockwall County Historical Commission, presents the Brown Bag Lecture Series for 2012. The Brown Bag Lecture Series is free and open to the public. All programs are from noon until 1 p.m. in the second floor courtroom at the historical courthouse in downtown Rockwall. Guests are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy as they listen to programs that address topics related to Rockwall history.

· Friday, March 9

Lakelore: The Story Behind The Construction Of Lake Ray Hubbard
Find out how it got its name

· Friday, April 13

Museum Memorabilia
Hear the stories behind some unique acquisitions on display at the museum. Did you know that the USS Rockwall (APA-230) was named after Rockwall and her service in World War II earned one battle star.

· Friday, May 11

A Walk Down Main Street
This program will focus on Rockwall as one of the state’s Main Street cities and will include an overview of downtown businesses, architecture and social life from the late 1800s through the 1970s. Hear the plans for continued preservation of the downtown area.

· June-August: SUMMER BREAK

· Friday, September 14

Home Sweet Home: Growing Up In Rockwall
Linda Mitchell Duran shares memories about growing up in Rockwall in the ‘50s and ‘60s

· Friday, October 12

Talking Tombstones
Residents from Rockwall’s past come to life to tell their own stories.

· Friday, November 9

JFK — The Rockwall Connections {Encore Program}
President Kennedy’s assassination. This program will focus on Rockwall residents who had connections to this moment in history.

· Friday, December 14

The Rock Wall Revisited {Encore Program}
History of the rock wall. Is it a man made or natural formation. What is your theory?

Get Out & About Rockwall! Discover the many lifestyle opportunites provided residents of our hometown.

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Hometown

972-772-9699 barbara@barbarahensley.com

www.barbarahensleysellstexas

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Time Change | Spring Forward | Set Your Clocks | Get Out & About in Rockwall Texas

Tick Tock, Tick Tock

Set Your Clock!

That time a year again - time to move our clocks forward one hour! WOW, it seems like we just fell back for the last time change! How time flies when you are having fun.

Be Safe - Be On Time! This is also a good time to check your smoke alarms!

Get Out & About Rockwall and enjoy the signs of spring. Our warm spring weather seems to have slipped away for a couple of days. It is cool and rain may come our way today and tomorrow but watch for the sun as it is sure to come and bring those famous Rockwall sunsets!

Come to the Sweet Side of Dallas, Rockwall

Rockwall Is A Great Place to Live!

Search Rockwall County Homes For Sale!

Find Value of Your Rockwall County Home!

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Buyer Tip | Homes For Sell | Lifestyles | Quality of Life | Discover Rockwall County Texas

I Sell Lifestyles! I Sell Quality of Life! I Sell Rockwall County, Texas!

Relocating can be an emotional and stressful event! You are leaving behind not only your home, but your neighborhood, town and lifestyle. This can be difficult for adults and scary for children. Usually the children adjust much faster than the adults so a little patience and a strong show of excitement of the new things to come will quickly engage everyone in the new adventure.

Find the lifestyle & quality of life you desire first!

Deciding on a new town and neighborhood is one of the most important factors in buying a new home. Relocation buyers usually have options about the towns and neighborhoods where they can buy their home. The first step should be engaging the right local Realtor to assist with your relocation. The second step should be deciding on a new hometown. Be sure that your local Realtor is dedicated to helping find the town and neighborhood that best meets your desired lifestyle.

Buyers, make your lifestyle list! Adults should confer with each other and make a list of their lifestyle requirements and dreams. Be realistic but dare to dream. This is your opportunity to make changes and prepare for long time quality of life in your new hometown.

Engage the children! A family meeting where everyone can discuss lifestyle ideas will generate excitment and make everyone feel they have a say in the move.

Engage your local Realtor! Share this list with your Realtor in the first discussions before you make that first trip to the relocation destination. Your Realtor should immediately be able to pinpoint areas that will be of interest to you and meet your needs. You will likely have a short list of things you MUST have and a long list of the things you would like to have. You may be amazed at just how many things you find to assure quality of life when you make the big move. Moving is the perfect chance to add new excitement to your life and open doors of greater opportunity. Find your new hometown first and it will be easier to find your new home.

I Sell Lifestyles! I Sell Quality of Life! I Sell Rockwall County, Texas! Together we will find the right home that will sell itself to you!

Discover Rockwall County, Texas!

Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas and is located a distant view away from the famed Dallas skyline across Lake Ray Hubbard. Rockwall County has several great hometowns each of which offers different lifestyle opportunities for anyone moving to the Dallas area. Rockwall, Fate, Royse City, Heath and Rowlett are as different from each other as apples and oranges and all share in the easy commute to Dallas, quality of life and Lake Ray Hubbard. While each of these great hometowns are different they combine with each other to make Rockwall County one great relocation destination, regardless of your lifestyle dreams and housing needs.

Don't Move to Dallas Until You See Rockwall County and Lake Ray Hubbard! Buyer Tip | Homes For Sell | Lifestyles | Quality of Life | Discover Rockwall County Texas

Find your dream home in Rockwall County were your lifestyle dreams will come true! Rockwall County has it - condos, country properties, first time buyer homes, estate homes, waterfront & water view homes. There is a neighborhood to fit many lifestyles.

Dreams can come true in Rockwall County! Dare to Dream!

Relocating? You DO Have Choices!

Follow Your Dreams to Rockwall County! On the Sweet Side of Dallas!

Contact THE local Realtor who knows Rockwall County!

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Thankful Thursday in Rockwall, Texas!

There is much to be thankful for in Rockwall, Texas this morning!

Rain! We are getting some much needed rain, a slow steady rain which is welcome as we are going into the Spring season.

Sunsets! Rockwall is known for the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Ray Hubbard. We will not be seeing one of these today, but the rain is a welcome trade off and our glorious sunsets will be back in a few days.

Jobs! Rockwall has been recognized as one of the leading places for new job creations. New business establishments, shopping and dining have been popping up everywhere!

Convenient Location! Most everything can be found in Rockwall including medical, shopping, dining, entertaining - something for all interests. The easy commute to Dallas opens doors for all that world class city has to offer in major sports, theater and dining. Some say "Shopping in Dallas is a sport and that you haven't shopped until you have done Dallas!"

FUN! The City of Rockwall offers an unbelievable list of things to do and provides a Fun Guide packed with things to do for all ages.

SCHOOLS! The Rockwall Independent School District attracts many newcomers to the area. Schools are conveniently located throughout Rockwall County.

HOMES! Rockwall continues to have a good inventory of well priced homes in a variety of styles and price ranges. Rockwall has it - condos, country properties, first time buyer homes, estate homes, waterfront & water view homes. There is a neighborhood to fit many lifestyles. Want to build a home? There are lots and land for sell both in town and in the country.

Considering A Move?

You DO Have Choices!

Consider Rockwall County! On the Sweet Side of Dallas!

Contact THE local Realtor who knows Rockwall!

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Rockwall Community Playhouse | Of Mice & Men | Discounted Tickets | Rockwall Texas

Rockwall Community Playhouse Presents

Of Mice & Men

Discounted Tickets Available!

Attending a production by the Rockwall Community Playhouse is a great way to start of the Spring season. A limited number of discounted tickets are available now through Friday, March 9.

Coming Soon! Save the Dates!

• March 16 - 18
• March 23 - 25
• April 1

Rockwall Community Playhouse is located at 609 East Rusk in Rockwall. Contact for additional information by calling 972-772-3399 or info@rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org. Be sure to visit the Playhouse website below for information about Of Mice and Men as well as other productions. The Rockwall Community Playhouse continues to produce first class productions throughout the year.