Rockwall Fire Department earns coveted “Recognized Best Practices Fire Department” designation from Texas Fire Chiefs Association ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) – The Rockwall Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been designated as a “Recognized Best Practices Fire Department” by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program. This prestigious honor […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) – Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lorne Liechty hosted a public town hall forum to discuss the proposed Outer Loop and its potential impact on Rockwall County. Attendees included State Representative Katrina Pierson, County Judge Frank New, Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy, and other county and city elected officials. […]
FATE, TX – April 21, 2025 – Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery is thrilled to announce the seasonal opening of its Honesty Farmstand, welcoming the Rockwall County community to enjoy farm-fresh, sustainable, and non-GMO products. Located at 103 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Fate, TX 75189, the farmstand is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from spring […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) Former Texas State Senator Don Huffines served as Rockwall County Judge for a day on April 17. During his visit, Maintenance Director Barry Compton and County Judge Frank New took Mr. Huffines on a tour of the construction site for the future 503rd District Court, located on the third […]
Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Nickolas Allen ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2025) A Dallas man has been sentenced to forty years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice by a Rockwall County Judge. The 439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow sentenced Nickolas Allen to prison after Allen pled guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault […]
Children’s Advocacy Center awarded ~$10,000 donation Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2025) – Lakeside Leaders welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. in Rockwall yesterday afternoon, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders is a grass-roots […]
TERRELL, TX (April 10, 2025) — STAR Transit is delighted to announce the return of Rider Appreciation Week, April 21-26. The annual celebration features a full week of free rides and other giveaways. “Rider Appreciation Week is our opportunity to show how much we value our riders in the communities we serve,” said Kim Britton, […]
American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (April 9, 2025) – Texas Health Resources has earned the Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2024 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition, which Texas Health has earned for three consecutive years, highlights the organization’s commitment to employee health and […]
A Proven Leader Ready to Advocate for Students, Teachers, and Families ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2025)— Audris Barnes, a respected educator, entrepreneur, and corporate leader, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board Trustee Place 5. With a background spanning education, business, and quality assurance/food safety, Barnes brings a wealth of experience and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2025) IKEA officially broke ground in Rockwall yesterday at 1805 E I-30 Frontage Rd. The small format store is slated to open in early 2026, making it the third store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The ceremony included remarks from Rob Parson, Area Market Manager, IKEA U.S. A previous press release […]