Lorna Garcia of Rockwall named to University of Arkansas Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List

Lorna Garcia of Rockwall named to University of Arkansas Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List

Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2025) – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for making the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List. Lorna Garcia of Rockwall, a Biology major and member of the Lacrosse team, joins a prestigious group of students who have attained a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework. […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse upcoming productions feature mti’s Broadway Junior Review, Footloose, and Dial M for Murder

Rockwall Community Playhouse upcoming productions feature mti’s Broadway Junior Review, Footloose, and Dial M for Murder

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – What in the world is going on at Rockwall Community Playhouse? A lot of summer fun! First off is Rockwall Community Playhouse’s (RCP) STAR Players presentation of mti’s Broadway Junior Review.  The STAR program is conducted for adults 16+ years with Down syndrome in the Rockwall-Rowlett-Garland area.  Each year […]

Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – Each year, YMCA branches across the country recognize an outstanding “Father of the Year” and following numerous nominations, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall announces their recipient – Brian Ortiz! “There are dads, and then there are goal dads,” says brother, Edward. “Brian is the the kind of father every […]

DFW Restaurant Week: Dishing out delicious meals to benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope

DFW Restaurant Week: Dishing out delicious meals to benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope

Participating restaurants revealed and reservations open July 10 Dallas | Fort Worth (July 10, 2025) – The wait is almost over! The 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week – North Texas’ largest annual culinary event – is set for this August with more than 140 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals for a deal benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena […]

Rowlett Lions Club donates $10,000 to support Kerrville flood relief efforts

Rowlett Lions Club donates $10,000 to support Kerrville flood relief efforts

Rowlett, TX (July 8, 2025) – In response to the devastating floods that have severely impacted the Kerrville community and surrounding areas, the Rowlett Lions Club has taken decisive action to support relief efforts in partnership with Kerrville Host Lions Club Foundation. The Club’s leadership recognizes the urgent needs facing families, business owners, and first […]

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2025) – Meet Santa! Santa’s an almost-7-year-old pitbull mix with a heart as big as his smile. This sweet boy is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained and rarely barks. He’s the total package! Santa enjoys going for walks and playing with his dog friends, but he’s just as happy lounging on […]

Boot Barn coming soon to Plaza at Rockwall

Boot Barn coming soon to Plaza at Rockwall

WINTER PARK, FL, July 8, 2025 – CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) (the “Company” or “CTO”) is pleased to announce the signing of a 15,000-square-foot lease with Boot Barn, the nation’s largest western and workwear retailer, at Plaza at Rockwall in Rockwall, Texas. Boot Barn has leased the former JoAnn’s space, further strengthening the […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new class of volunteers

Lone Star CASA welcomes new class of volunteers

Pictured: Lauri Dodd, Haley McGee, Lezlie Carvell, Barbi Angott, Beau Winkler, Judge Hall, Julie Tanner, Nereida Garcia Price, & Nevine Carlson. Rockwall, Texas (July 8, 2025) – Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in nine new volunteers during a ceremony held at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Wednesday. Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) […]