Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – While gardening may be an art form all its own, producing art from the garden can be as rewarding as the work put into the garden itself. Flower arranging, in its many forms, may be what comes to mind first. However, arrangements don’t last long. What if you want […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]