Beneficial Programs and Services for the Detainees at the Rockwall County Detention Center

Beneficial Programs and Services for the Detainees at the Rockwall County Detention Center

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Detention Center offers a variety of inmate programs designed to improve safety during incarceration and equip inmates with the skills needed for successful reintegration into society. Because many individuals reenter the local community after release, these initiatives focus on reducing recidivism and promoting positive contributions […]

Rockwall County Library Invites Community to Participate in “Unearth a Story” Mini Art Exhibition

Rockwall County Library Invites Community to Participate in “Unearth a Story” Mini Art Exhibition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Library is inviting the community to get creative this May with its annual Mini Art Exhibition, themed “Unearth a Story.” Open to teens, adults, and children ages 8 and up, the program welcomes artists of all experience levels to participate. Beginning May 1, community members […]

Mobile Community Pantry Returns to Rockwall with Upcoming Distribution Dates

Mobile Community Pantry Returns to Rockwall with Upcoming Distribution Dates

ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]

New Citizens Celebration

New Citizens Celebration

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) This past Saturday, April 18, New Citizen Certificates were presented to members of our community who recently became U.S. citizens. Rockwall County Judge Frank New administered the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. Patriotic Singers Gail Lasky, Barbara Matthews, Jamie Rubush, and Debbie Weigant opened […]

City Leaders Get Hands-On Look at Fire Service During Fire Ops 101

City Leaders Get Hands-On Look at Fire Service During Fire Ops 101

From left: Captain Michael Caffey, Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association President; Dennis Lewis, Rockwall City Council member; Michael Sauder, Driver/Engineer; Council member Anna Campbell; Council member Richard Henson; Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum; Captain Josh Turner. Submitted photo.  ROCKWALL, TX (April 2026) — Members of the Rockwall City Council traded their usual roles for bunker gear last […]

Kentucky Derby Watch Party at McRae’s Featuring $10 Derby Cocktails, Best Hat & Style Contests

Kentucky Derby Watch Party at McRae’s Featuring $10 Derby Cocktails, Best Hat & Style Contests

EAST DALLAS, TX (April 16, 2026) — McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails invites guests to step into the charm and tradition of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2 with a lively patio watch party from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Set on its award-winning patio, the experience blends Southern elegance with McRae’s signature eclectic style—covered, spacious, […]

Rockwall Author David Vega Explores Empathy and Moral Judgment in New Book, Fool for Sentiment

Rockwall Author David Vega Explores Empathy and Moral Judgment in New Book, Fool for Sentiment

David Vega, author of Fool for Sentiment A follow-up to Fool for Thought, the new release examines empathy, conscience, and moral decision-making in today’s complex world ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2026)/EINPresswire.com/ — Two Spurs Press today announced the upcoming release of Fool for Sentiment: Reflections on Empathy, Conscience, and a Moral Life by Rockwall-based author, business […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to Host May Brown Bag Revisited Lecture Featuring Joy Bounds

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to Host May Brown Bag Revisited Lecture Featuring Joy Bounds

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 13, 2026) — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Museum invites the community to step back in time during its upcoming Brown Bag Revisited lecture series on Friday, May 8. Local historian Joy Bounds will present an engaging program titled “History of The Rockwall Texas Success…and…A Child’s Recollection of the Newspaper […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club feature: The Outlaw Noble Salt

Rowlett Reviews Book Club feature: The Outlaw Noble Salt

ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026) The next Rowlett Reviews Book Club program will be April 21st – a book review will be presented by Monica Shaw called “The Outlaw Noble Salt” written by Amy Harmon. Blending historical fact with fiction, this book is also a romance, reimagining the final years of Butch Cassidy as he […]

Local Author Celebrates Debut Children’s Book with Community Launch Event in Rockwall

Local Author Celebrates Debut Children’s Book with Community Launch Event in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]