Rockwall County Extension accepting applications for the 2025 Master Gardener Class

Rockwall County Extension accepting applications for the 2025 Master Gardener Class

Rockwall County (May 14, 2025) – Interested in the Master Gardener program? The Rockwall County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is accepting applications from May 1 – May 31 to join this year’s Master Gardeners class. Who are Texas Master Gardeners? Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in […]

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Summer is an exciting time – kids get a break from school but still need, and want, time with friends and engaging activities. As summer arrives, parents look for the best opportunities to keep kids interested, active, all while learning something in the process. J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall […]

Caregiving support services from Rockwall Meals on Wheels & Area Agency on Aging

Caregiving support services from Rockwall Meals on Wheels & Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (May 5, 2025) – Caregiving can be a demanding job – it’s almost impossible to take on alone. The emotional, physical, and mental toll can leave you feeling exhausted. If you need a break, the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides temporary relief for family caregivers. Eligible family members receive vouchers that […]

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA youth sports program kicks off new season

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA youth sports program kicks off new season

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2025) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA has been a part of the Rockwall community for over 30 years. Offering a robust listing of programs, one of their most well-known is the youth sports program. Serving nearly 2000 young athletes this Spring season, the Rockwall YMCA offers soccer, flag football, volleyball, and more! […]

Chandlers Landing to host 6th Annual Community Garden Tour

Chandlers Landing to host 6th Annual Community Garden Tour

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2025) Come see the beautiful gardens in the Chandlers Landing neighborhood during their 6th Annual Community Garden Tour 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Pick up a map at the main gate entrance located at 1 Commodore Plaza in Rockwall. Tell the guard ‘garden tour’. A $5/person donation is […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners debut ‘Planting Seeds for the Future’ scholarship 

Rockwall County Master Gardeners debut ‘Planting Seeds for the Future’ scholarship 

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) In the fall of 2024, Rockwall County Master Gardeners began a pilot program to raise money for scholarships.  These funds come from proceeds from seed sales during our biannual plant sale, as well as various learning events throughout the year.  The response has been tremendous, and we are pleased to […]

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

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 […]

A Swiftie Poetry Event at the Rockwall County Library, April 22

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2025) Calling all tortured poets! Join us from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday, April 22 to celebrate National Poetry Month AND the one-year anniversary of The Tortured Poets Department with bracelet-making, blackout poetry-crafting, and of course, listening to some of our favorite Taylor songs. Snacks provided, while supplies last. Program is open to […]

From Cell to Second Chance: Rockwall County launches life-changing reentry program for inmates

From Cell to Second Chance: Rockwall County launches life-changing reentry program for inmates

Creating Safer Communities ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 9, 2025) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with One CommunityUSA and Pathways to H.O.P.E. to provide evidence-based reentry services for inmates at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. program is a comprehensive initiative designed to assist both justice-involved veterans and civilian offenders as […]

The Rose Table shares egg-cellent Easter recipes

The Rose Table shares egg-cellent Easter recipes

Rockwall, TX (March 28, 2025) – Are you looking for Easter desserts to dress up your holiday table? Check out these two adorable Easter recipes from The Rose Table. These Easter Bird’s Nest Cupcakes are as delicious as they are adorable. Easter Bird’s Nest Cupcakes Makes 24 For the cupcakes: 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 […]