Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

ROYSE CITY, TX (April 27, 2026) – On April 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM, the Royse City Police Department responded to a panic alarm at Ouida Baley Middle School. The Royse City Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to the campus notified police units over the radio of the panic alarm and that the school […]

Rockwall Runner. Six Days. Two Marathons.

Rockwall Runner. Six Days. Two Marathons.

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) – At the London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe made history becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour mark in a sanctioned competitive race.  In that same race, a Rockwall woman broke a personal barrier of her own completing the 26.2 mile race less than six days after running the same distance at the Boston Marathon. “Witnessing the historic […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Audrey Bailey

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Audrey Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) Audrey Bailey, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Chris and Kristin Bailey. Audrey’s love for dance began at a young age when she studied classical ballet at Harmonic Motion and later spent a year training at Royalty Dance Academy. After taking a short break from dance, […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Saturday May 16th, 11am – 2pm, San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2026) What would the early settlers of Rockwall County have grown in the 1850s? Simple, practical vegetables that fed families and stored well, along with Texas native flowers, herbs and more. Learn how to plan your own square foot garden, then visit […]

Rockwall ISD Fashion Design Students Make History with Six Going to Nationals

Rockwall ISD Fashion Design Students Make History with Six Going to Nationals

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026) The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design team from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy is celebrating a historic achievement after competing at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference earlier this month in Dallas. Of the 12 students who competed, 10 earned a Top 5 […]

Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Let’s Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Birthday! Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park Rockwall is throwing one big birthday bash and you’re invited! Join us Saturday, May 16 for a full day of fun, food, family activities, and free live music as we celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Founders Day. […]

Texas Pearl National Charity League Celebrates Seniors 2026

Texas Pearl National Charity League Celebrates Seniors 2026

Front Row (from left): Madison Smith, Hannah Radebaugh, Ava Northcutt, Emma Fishman, Camille Barkley, Makayla Schulte, Parker Brott, Blythe Barkley, Lexi Samples, Ella Canaday, Kaitlyn Perez, Campbell Cilio. Back Row (from left): Lauren Tungcab, Rylee Lyon, Lia Stone, Liz McCalmont, Carys Albers, Sophie Griswold, Lydia Hittle, Myla Brizendine, Elise Doty, Parker Deadman, Delaney Bernard, Camille […]

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

SAN ANGELO (April 23, 2026) — There’s a monster cowboy in San Angelo and he’s tipping his hat to safe drivers. Every year, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” work zone safety campaign marks National Work Zone Awareness Week by reminding Texans of a simple but critical message: slow down, stay alert, and drive safely through […]

Hometown Strong: Rockwall Women Go the Distance at Boston Marathon

Hometown Strong: Rockwall Women Go the Distance at Boston Marathon

Friends and family traveled to Boston to cheer on seven Rockwall runners who competed in the 130th annual Boston Marathon.   ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026)  More than 30,000 elite runners from 123 countries and 50 states gave it their all at the 2026 Boston Marathon. Proudly representing Rockwall in the 26.2 mile race were seven […]