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From Kinder to Seniors: Student Art Shines at District Showcase

From Kinder to Seniors: Student Art Shines at District Showcase

ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2026) The community is invited to the Rockwall ISD district art show, featuring students’ artwork from all 26 campuses. This showcase celebrates the imagination and skills…

Rockwall Noon Rotary Dedicates Peace Pole in Downtown Rockwall

Rockwall Noon Rotary Dedicates Peace Pole in Downtown Rockwall

The Rotary Peace Pole project serves as a pledge to facilitate local and global harmony. Rockwall, TX (April 9, 2026) – On Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of the Rockwall…

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Crawfish for a Cause: Southern Junction and Wildflower Wigs Team Up

Crawfish for a Cause: Southern Junction and Wildflower Wigs Team Up

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 10, 2026) Two local favorites—Southern Junction and Wildflower Wigs (inside Rockwall Salons)—are teaming up for a heartfelt event that promises great food, fun, and meaningful impact.…

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2026) Maddy Yocum is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Amy and Brad Yocum. She currently serves as the 1st Lieutenant of…

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 8, 2026) As Captain of the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, Maya Gulati has spent her senior year leading with both skill and dedication. The Rockwall-Heath High School senior, daughter…

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Shake Shack to Open New Location in Rockwall on April 1

Shake Shack to Open New Location in Rockwall on April 1

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2026) — Shake Shack is bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to Rockwall with the opening of a new location on Wednesday, April 1 at…

City of Rockwall to Host City Council Candidate Forum

City of Rockwall to Host City Council Candidate Forum

ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall City Council Place 4 and Place 6 in the upcoming election. The event will…

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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…

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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

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