Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2024) – If you ask me “Trick or Treat?” my answer is always easy: treat! While this phrase is synonymous with the current season, the term “little treats” has been trending for a while now. Surely you have noticed, especially if you’ve spent any time on social media. The idea behind […]
Empowering the Future Workforce! Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2024) – With the holiday season just around the corner, October provides a perfect opportunity to pause and focus on those who make it a privilege to do business here in Rockwall. Among these are three key people groups that we love to celebrate – young professionals, […]
Fate, Texas (September 23, 2024)— Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, announces the expansion of its footprint in Texas with a new center coming to the Fate market. The new Lightbridge Academy center will be located at the northern corner of Memorial Parkway and Chamberlain […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]
Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]
Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2024) – We are just one week away! The ROCKWALL ART LEAGUE 24th ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART SHOW & SALE ~featuring original art from entries submitted by artists from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana~ is almost here! This is an extraordinary collection of original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, photography, drawing, mosaic art, […]
Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]
Rockwall, TX (September 18, 2024) – Property fraud is a growing concern in Texas. County Clerk Jennifer Fogg encourages property owners in Rockwall County to sign up for Property Fraud Alert (PFA) for free. This program notifies individuals via text message, email or phone call when something is filed under their name. The notifications allow […]
Rockwall TX (September 17, 2024) – The Rockwall City Council has officially approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. A key highlight of the newly adopted budget is a tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value, marking a 2.27 cent decrease from […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]