ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Letter to all Residents of Rockwall County, The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has finished and adopted the County’s budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 which begins October 1, 2026. After months of debate a budget has been agreed upon that was unanimously approved by the Commissioners Court and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) For years, visitors to Rayburn Electric Cooperative’s headquarters have found us at 950 Sids Road in Rockwall. Now, the road leading to our front door has a new name: Rayburn Way. The new name recognizes the cooperative’s longstanding relationship with Rockwall and its role in serving Member cooperatives across North Texas. […]
AUSTIN, TX — Chairwoman Katrina Pierson today concluded the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine’s first hearing, focused on improving women’s health outcomes through prevention, early intervention, and evidence-based care. The subcommittee heard testimony from health care providers, researchers, health plans, community health organizations, and the Texas Health and Human […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) The Rockwall County Republican Party will host a Meet the Candidates and Elected Officials event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Harbor Rockwall amphitheater. The event will include local and state candidates and officials, live music and voter registration. For information, contact Julie Spokes Owen at 214-384-7024.
FATE, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) — Randy Long, a sixth-generation Texan, United States Air Force veteran and seven-year Fate resident, has filed for the Fate City Council, Place 1 unexpired term. Long brings more than 40 years of business experience, military leadership experience, and a record of service on boards, commissions and task forces. He […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS (Sept. 14, 2026) — ChowDown Roadshow is making its first trip outside the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area, traveling to Texas to spotlight independent restaurants and the stories behind them. One of its stops will be We The People Taproom in Rockwall, owned by husband-and-wife team Allen and Shannon Bryan. The ChowDown Roadshow team […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 11, 2026) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is proud to celebrate Rockwall County’s selection as one of Expansion Solutions Magazine’s 2026 Top 15 Counties, an honor recognizing communities that demonstrate strong economic momentum, strategic leadership, and a sustained commitment to business growth and long-term prosperity. This national recognition reflects the collaborative efforts […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has officially named Tamra Williams, President of the Rowlett Lions Club, the recipient of the distinguished Big “R” Pacesetter Award. The announcement was celebrated during the Chamber’s annual Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet on the evening of Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Big […]
Dallas, TX —- Craft beer and bar pioneers, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, located on the breezy banks of Lake Ray Hubbard celebrate Oktoberfest with the annual “Laketoberfest” celebration on Sunday, October 4th beginning at 11am. Festivities include tastings from a bevy of traditional, local, national and international Oktoberfest brews from the likes of Toppling […]
Woodcreek resident and marketing executive says the campaign is about managed growth, infrastructure, and a more civil council Fate, TX (August 28, 2026) — Josh Martin, a six-year Fate resident and marketing professional, has filed as a candidate for Fate City Council, Place 1, in the November 3, 2026, special election. The seat became vacant […]