ROCKWALL, TX — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, please join us to celebrate a landmark milestone at the 15th Annual Pink Party. This year’s event carries special significance as Helping Hands honors 50 years of service to the Rockwall community since its founding in 1976. The Pink Party is […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) — Friends, neighbors, and all whose lives were touched by Rita Flinchum are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087. Rita devoted her time and heart to helping others. Through […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) — Mark your calendars for a day of Western fun and community spirit as the 7th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up rides into the Historic Downtown Rockwall Square on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This beloved community tradition brings together residents, local organizations, and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Letter to all Residents of Rockwall County, The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has finished and adopted the County’s budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 which begins October 1, 2026. After months of debate a budget has been agreed upon that was unanimously approved by the Commissioners Court and […]
A decade of heart, hope and leadership ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Long before blue ribbons, blue lights and “Go Blue for Kids” became familiar sights throughout Rockwall County each April, there was a vision: create a place where children who experienced abuse could know they were safe, heard and supported. Then came the […]
FREE Ducks, New Prizes and a New Way to Win the Jeep! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks, rows of decorated Jeeps, live music, a huge Kids Zone, food trucks, vendors and family activities return to The Harbor Saturday, October 10 for the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, […]
Opening Day Ceremony Flyover, Patriotic Exhibits, Live Performances, and More DALLAS – September 18, 2026 – In addition to the recently announced attractions coming to the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we’re proud to introduce even more FREE experiences celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. With red, white, and blue woven throughout the Fairgrounds and our commemorative […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) — Our October print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land in your mailbox? Click here to check […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) Rockwall ISD proudly announces that 21 high school students have been named Commended Students in the 2027 NaQonal Merit Scholarship Program. Fourteen Rockwall High School students and seven Rockwall-Heath High School students have been recognized as Commended for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying […]
(Sept. 18, 2026) If you are approaching 65, you have probably heard a lot about “Medicare enrollment.” October 15. December 7. January 1. March 31. Then someone tells you that you have three months before your birthday. Someone else tells you that you can wait because you are still working. It is no wonder people get […]