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Lone Star CASA: A Voice for Children in Crisis

Lone Star CASA: A Voice for Children in Crisis

Rockwall County, TX (March 24, 2026) – Meet little Chloe. She is young, afraid, and disoriented. The last thing she remembers is her parents fighting — as they often do…

Rakow MS Orchestra Teacher Named Young Educator of the Year

Rakow MS Orchestra Teacher Named Young Educator of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2026) — Ursula Rakow Middle School Orchestra Director Zoe Rheus has been selected as the 2026 Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) Young Educator of the Year.…

Rockwall City Council Candidate Forum set for April 9

Rockwall City Council Candidate Forum set for April 9

Rockwall, TX (March 24, 2026) – The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for the contested Rockwall City Council seats in the upcoming election. The event is open…

Crawling toward Life: Overcoming Obstacles to Faith

Crawling toward Life: Overcoming Obstacles to Faith

Seek not to understand that thou mayest believe but believe that thou mayest understand. –Saint Augustine Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2026) – My son’s modern home features invisible doors in…

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A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Things to Think About

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Things to Think About

Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2026) – Unfortunately, in this world we live in, we sometimes get so caught up in just trying to keep our heads above water that we…

Cooking with Ease: Muffins Make Meaningful Moments

Cooking with Ease: Muffins Make Meaningful Moments

Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2026) – April is a time to come together as a community and shine a light on something that matters deeply – protecting our children and…

One Small Habit That Protects a Big Future

One Small Habit That Protects a Big Future

Rockwall, TX (March 21, 2026) – Across communities everywhere, spring means one thing: kids are back outside riding bikes, scooters, and exploring their neighborhoods again. For many families, it’s a…

Go Blue: A Community’s Call to Protect Its Children

Go Blue: A Community’s Call to Protect Its Children

Rockwall County, TX (March 19, 2026) – Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and free from harm. Yet the reality is stark: 1 in 7 children experience abuse…

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Melinda McCarthy announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 3

Melinda McCarthy announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 3

FATE, TX (March 12, 2026) — Melinda McCarthy is stepping up to run for Fate City Council, Place 3, bringing a commitment to family values, fiscal responsibility, and responsible growth…

Rockwall County Road & Bridge Crew Employment Opportunities

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2026)- Rockwall County is looking to add new members to our Road & Bridge crew. Motor Grader Operator: This position involves the skilled operation of heavy…

City of Rockwall Notice of Road Closure

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2026) NTMWD’s contractor Garney is preparing to pour back Montrose Drive Entrance into Quail Hollow Subdivision. Montrose Drive will be closed starting Monday, March 16, 2026.…

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Emerging Leaders Youth Tour County Government

Emerging Leaders Youth Tour County Government

ROCKWALL, TX (March 18, 2026) — The Royse City Tri-County Chamber Youth Leadership program, EMERGING LEADERS, is dedicated to fostering positive change by building a dynamic network of…

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Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate

Kukka by Sally Kilgore

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan

The Rose Table by Katie-Rose Watson

Life Lessons by Erin Kincaid

Patti Richter: On Faith