Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2025) – Rockwall Baptist Church celebrates Independence Day opening their parking lot as a place to park or gather to watch the fireworks display at Harry Myers Park. Bring a lawn chair and join the celebration at 6:00p.m. on Friday, July 4 with hotdogs, waters, and Bibles for the community. Rockwall […]
Heath, TX (July 2, 2025) – Peter McNabb has been appointed by Bishop Ruben Saenz to become the new pastor of First United Methodist Church of Heath effective July 1. Rev. McNabb served most recently as pastor of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs and before that as pastor of First United Methodist Church […]
McLendon-Chisholm, TX (July 1, 2025) – On June 17, 2025, City of McLendon-Chisholm Code Enforcement personnel responded to reports of a strong odor near City Hall. Upon investigation, staff discovered water bubbling in a roadside ditch, prompting an immediate response. City staff, in coordination with the McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department, quickly worked to stop the flow […]
Dishing out delicious meals benefiting North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Dallas-Fort Worth (July 1, 2025) – The wait is almost over! The 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week – North Texas’ largest annual culinary event – is set for this August with an anticipated 160 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals for a deal benefiting the North Texas Food […]
Wylie, TX (July 1, 2025) – Get ready for a “purr-fectly” delightful day at the sanctuary! Join us to watch our magnificent big cats enjoy refreshing and enrichment-filled juicy watermelons at the Watermelon Toss! You’ll be amazed as our feline residents interact with their melons. Some might playfully bat them around, others may soak them in their […]
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 […]