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Celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba Day on Friday, February 6

Celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba Day on Friday, February 6

Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – In honor of the first Rockwall ISD football player to reach the highest level – to play in the Big Game –  Rockwall ISD…

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes you crave moments that feel both joyful and grounding — the kind that remind you how good simple things…

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Annual water system maintenance planned March 2 – 30, 2026

Annual water system maintenance planned March 2 – 30, 2026

Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water. Wylie, TX (February 3, 2026) – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in…

Who Is This Man That I Married?

Who Is This Man That I Married?

Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – I pulled into my driveway recently just in time to see a man on my two-story rooftop, one who certainly didn’t belong there—my 73-year-old…

Attracting Hummingbirds to Rockwall County Gardens

Attracting Hummingbirds to Rockwall County Gardens

Rockwall County, TX (February 2, 2026) – Spring is just around the corner, and now is the time to begin planning how to better attract hummingbirds to your garden this…

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From Bumble to barre3: A Love Story Built on Strength and Faith

From Bumble to barre3: A Love Story Built on Strength and Faith

UPDATE (Jan. 21, 2026) Due to threat of inclement weather this weekend, barre3’s grand opening celebration has been rescheduled to Jan. 30 through Feb. 1. This story has been updated…

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CRASE Training offered by Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

CRASE Training offered by Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

Rockwall, TX (January 22, 2026) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is hosting CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training on March 7 from 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.…

Rockwall ISD DECA Students Earn District Championships, Advance to State

Rockwall ISD DECA Students Earn District Championships, Advance to State

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2026) Congratulations to the 28 outstanding DECA students who earned District Champion honors and qualified for the DECA State Competition after competing against more…

Royse City ISD empowers student leaders through “Leadworthy Local” event

Royse City ISD empowers student leaders through “Leadworthy Local” event

Nicki Cooper, Melissa Liebrum, Melanie Acker- Executive Director of Counseling, Leadworthy Teachers: Clay Lawrence, Amanda Palamore, Shaun Amador and Superintendent, Dr. Amy Anderson Royse City, TX (January 22,…

Rockwall-Heath High School Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Rockwall-Heath High School Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2026) — Rockwall-Heath High School Theatre invites the community to experience the powerful and haunting musical Hadestown: Teen Edition, running January 21–24 in the Rockwall-Heath High School…

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