FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2025)– At the September 15, 2025, City Council meeting, the Fate City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget and adopted a new property tax rate of $0.290869 per $100 of assessed value. The Council voted 7–0 to approve the budget. The newly adopted tax rate represents a 12.2% increase from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) We would like to introduce ourselves to the community! We are a sensory gym and a safe haven for all children. What exactly is a “sensory gym?” It’s a place where you exercise both your body and mind in a way that promotes sensory development and regulation. Many children both […]
Rockwall, Texas (September 5, 2025) – We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, an international children’s gym franchise, announces the Grand Opening of its location: We Rock the Spectrum – Rockwall. The opening will be accompanied by a celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the new gym, 6717 West I-30 Frontage Rd, Suite A, Royse […]
Celebratory gathering at Culpepper Cattle Co. highlights $500,000 gift and inspires community support ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2025) – Community and business leaders gathered in the lounge at Culpepper Steakhouse ahead of Labor Day weekend to celebrate a milestone relationship between HomeBank Texas and the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. HomeBank owner and chairman of […]
Rockwall, TX (August 20, 2025) –Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Rockwall, TX bookstore on Wednesday, August 27th. The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 20,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more, including a B&N Café. The new Rockwall Barnes & Noble is […]
Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – Emmanade, a local small business specializing in fresh, made to order lemonade with innovative flavors, is set to host the 2nd annual Little Bird Music Festival on August 30 at The OC located at 680 Innovation Blvd. in Forney. Bringing together local artists, music lovers, and community members for […]
Amy Martin to be joined by Rockwall nature groups and fossil hunters Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2025) – Get to know the nature of North Texas and meet the nature stewards and explorers of Rockwall at the grand opening of the area’s latest Barnes & Noble. Amy Martin will be on hand to give a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) Kenda Culpepper, Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney, has been elected as the 2025-2026 Chair of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Texas Bar Foundation was founded in 1965 by attorneys dedicated to advancing justice and improving the legal profession. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, the Foundation is over 11,000 members strong […]
Donation Secures Naming Rights to Natatorium, Supports Expansion Efforts ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) – In a landmark show of support for the health and vitality of Rockwall County, HomeBank Texas is proud to announce a $500,000 financial gift to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall in support of its ongoing $5.2 million Capital Campaign to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – As summer winds down and school bells begin to ring, excitement fills the air across Rockwall County. Classrooms are being prepared, school supplies are being organized, and new teachers are getting ready to meet their students for the first time. It’s a familiar scene—but one that carries more significance […]