ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]
Celebrating ‘Time-Treasured Opportunities’ Get ready to celebrate a Rockwall County tradition! From March 25–28, 2026, the 73rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair returns to showcase the agricultural heritage of Rockwall County. Held at Tate Farms (12992 FM 548), this event highlights the hard work of Rockwall County 4-H and FFA students. Through these programs, local youth […]
Update (March 11, 2026) – The community is welcome to attend a special ceremony and placement of a memorial plaque honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Humes at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at Harry Myers Park. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2026) – It’s always nice to start the week with a feel-good job. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2026) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas […]
Photo by Carrie Cooley. ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2026) The Lone Star Chapter of the National Charity League was established in 1983 as the first Chapter to charter in the state of Texas and the first to receive a charter outside of NCL’s founding state of California. Recently, the Class of 2026 took their place […]
HEATH, TX (March 4, 2026) The 2026 Heart of Heath 5k/Family Run returns to Towne Center Park on Easter Saturday, April 4! Participants and guests will get a sneak peek of all the wonderful new amenities, plus enjoy a morning of fitness and fun! Use the QR code in the ad or go to HeathTX.com […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2026) Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson is about to turn 104! Born March 7, 1922, in Arkansas, Marcile was raised on a farm alongside two brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married the love of her life, Robert Lansing “Lance” Smithson, and the couple shared 57 years of marriage until his […]
ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 26, 2026) Our next Rowlett Reviews Book Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, and features an excellent topic – Mary Roberson will be presenting “The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women who Created a President” by Edward F. O’Keefe. It is little surprise that Theodore Roosevelt would be a […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information The cases involved family members living in the same household. Public Health Response The […]
Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2026) – Two teenagers attending different high schools in adjoining cities have a chance meeting on Miami beach. It is sunset, just one week before the school year began, they met, exchanged names and said a quick farewell. Fate had a hand in their romance. School districts were re-drawn and suddenly […]