Carly Beatty, a Texas A&M student killed by an impaired driver in Sept 2019. Drivers 25 Times More Likely to Cause a Fatal Crash When Combining Alcohol and THC HOUSTON – The safest decision happens before you turn the key. Driving after drinking alcohol, using THC or mixing substances puts everyone on Texas roads at […]
A simple plan for adding more native plants to your landscape. ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2026) When summer rolls around in North Texas, there are a few realities that become abundantly clear. High temperatures and drought will likely stay with us for a while, and if you’re like me, water restrictions have become a part […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 17, 2026) Racquet and Jog and The Run House presents The Rockwall Mile, a one mile community run and one mile competitive run, open to everyone. Come for a morning of movement, community, and speed – starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Affinity Fitness, 1203 Beta Drive, Suite 102 in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2o26) Local resident Beth Turner is celebrating the release of her deeply personal literary memoir, Inheritance of Grit: A Metaphorical Memoir of a Daughter’s Resilience, Determination, and Grace, now available on Amazon in eBook, paperback and hardcover formats. A resident of the Breezy Hill neighborhood, Turner says the memoir represents decades […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2026) —I remember the first time I met Claudette Hatfield. I was hoping to get Tate Farms a spot in the Rockwall Farmers Market and I had been told “all things must go through Claudette.” Once I got in contact with her, I shared Tate Farms history in Rockwall, how we […]
America250: Fireworks, festivals, and family fun ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 19, 2026) — Our ‘America250’ special edition is hot off the press and heading to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar exploding with Fourth festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land […]
EDITOR’S NOTE ROCKWALL, TX (June 19, 2026) —Somewhere between a doctor’s appointment and a hailstorm, my husband accidentally reported himself as a traffic accident. At least, that’s our working theory. It all started the afternoon of June 2nd when I had an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. As we were heading out the door, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 19, 2026) With construction underway on the future Senior Life Center, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is making a heartfelt appeal for community support. In the open letter below from our latest print edition, President and CEO Margie VerHagen shares how rising costs and reduced grant funding have created […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2026) Just hours before guests were set to gather for the 8th Annual For the Love of Lacie Backyard Benefit, rain threatened to wash away a beloved Rockwall County tradition. Instead, what unfolded on June 7 was an enchanting evening “Under the Stars” filled with live music, heartfelt memories, and extraordinary generosity. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2026) Friday and Saturday nights this summer will come alive in Rockwall as the city continues its free San Jacinto Music Series. Held at San Jacinto Plaza from 7 to 9:30 p.m., the July concerts feature a diverse lineup of regional and Texas-based artists. The July lineup includes: July 3-4: Independence […]