The prestigious scholarship is awarded to Rockwall ISD graduating seniors who exemplify excellent citizenship. Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2025) – Rockwall Rotary Club recently awarded four Rockwall ISD recipients the Robert and Cecilia “Cis” Hawk Scholarship – each of whom were excellent models of citizenship with challenging and inspiring goals for the future. In the […]
Rockwall, TX (June 30, 2025) – One of Rockwall’s favorite community traditions is right around the corner! Our Independence Day Celebration is set for Friday, July 4, 2025 and promises a full day of patriotic fun for the whole family. Start the day at the Independence Day Parade: The day kicks off with our Downtown […]
Justice of the Peace Mark Russo, Precinct 3, & J.R. Woolley, JPCA President-elect El Paso, TX (June 30, 2025) -The Justice of the Peace and Constable Association (JPCA) held its annual statewide conference in El Paso, Texas, from June 23 to June 27, with over 380 members in attendance. Rockwall County achieved significant milestones during […]
Rockwall County (June 27, 2025) – Many people’s first venture into canning is either through pickles or jams because they are nearly failsafe when following the recommended guidelines for preserving foods. My first start was pickled jalapeños and to this day it is still a staple in my cupboard. I’m going to give a step […]
Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2025) – All boom and no doom. Americans love fireworks—the sounds of war without its destruction. We delight in patriotic events that, for most of us, require no national duty. Patriotism is defined by love for one’s country, best displayed by courage and self-sacrifice during times of threat. On the unpretty […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – “This was the best day ever!” That’s how Victoria, a student from the Junior Master Gardener program at Dorris A. Jones Elementary School, summed up her experience after the first day of class. She’s just one of the proud ‘Jones Garden Warriors’—the first JMG graduating class at Jones Elementary, […]
News You Should Know from the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Rockwall isn’t just growing—it’s thriving. And behind that momentum is a community that believes in partnership, purpose, and progress. At the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, we exist to connect the dots between business success and quality of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – For Brett Packer, the YMCA has always been more than a place to play—it’s been a second home, a leadership incubator, and a place where generations of his family have found connection, purpose, and belonging. His story began in 1970, as a boy running drills on the football fields […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – On a warm Texas evening, beneath a canopy of old pecan trees and the golden glow of string lights, a country-fair-themed fundraiser springs to life. The scent of sizzling Bootsburgers fills the air, mingling with the sound of country music. A backdrop of blue ribbons and botanical charm sets […]