BPA Students Earn Multiple Awards at National Leadership Conference

BPA Students Earn Multiple Awards at National Leadership Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2026) Students from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy earned top honors at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Conference this month in Nashville, Tennessee. All 18 students who competed placed in the Top 10 in their categories, competing against some of the nation’s best students in […]

Strut, Style and Sisterhood: KE Andrews, HomeBank celebrate fashion cent-sibility

Strut, Style and Sisterhood: KE Andrews, HomeBank celebrate fashion cent-sibility

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2026) — What began as a creative lesson in fashion on a budget turned into something even more meaningful this year at the second annual style event hosted by KE Andrews and HomeBank Texas.   Camille Rohe of KE Andrews, a property tax consulting firm, joined Kelli Delozier, Rockwall Market President of […]

Why Local Business Matters More Than Ever

Why Local Business Matters More Than Ever

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2026) When people talk about what makes a community strong, the conversation often centers around schools, public safety, parks, roads, nonprofits, and quality of life amenities—and those things absolutely matter. But there is one foundational piece that often receives less attention, even though it helps make so much of the rest possible: […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, G.E.H.A Launch Free Learn to Swim Program for North Texas Children

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, G.E.H.A Launch Free Learn to Swim Program for North Texas Children

DALLAS, TX (May 7, 2026) — On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A) announced a new partnership aimed at breaking down barriers to water safety education through the launch of the Learn to Swim Program. The joint initiative will provide no-cost swim lessons and water […]

IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of IKEA Rockwall on May 13 

IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of IKEA Rockwall on May 13 

IKEA Rockwall marks the ninth IKEA store in the Lone Star State.  ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2026 – IKEA U.S. is happy to announce the grand opening of its newest store, IKEA Rockwall, on May 13, 2026. This marks the fourth IKEA store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, further expanding access to affordable, well-designed […]

Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a transformative initiative created by One CommunityUSA. It […]

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been […]

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

SAN ANGELO (April 23, 2026) — There’s a monster cowboy in San Angelo and he’s tipping his hat to safe drivers. Every year, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” work zone safety campaign marks National Work Zone Awareness Week by reminding Texans of a simple but critical message: slow down, stay alert, and drive safely through […]

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX — 4/20/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections.  All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride free.  The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer. […]