Rockwall County, TX (January 5, 2026) – Attorney Keith Wheeler has been sworn in as Judge of the Rockwall County Court at Law #1 by Judge Brett Hall to fill the unexpired term of The Honorable Brian Williams. Williams is now the 503rd District Court Judge. Wheeler intends to be a responsible steward of the […]
Rockwall, TX (January 5, 2026) – Meet Brownie – our first Pet of the Week for 2026! Got a resolution to be more active? This energetic puppy will help you meet that goal! Brownie loves to run and play with the other dogs in his foster home. A natural entertainer, Brownie also follows his foster […]
Rockwall County, TX (December 31, 2025) – Grief shows up in many ways, especially for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Join us in learning how to recognize different types of grief, how to tell the difference between grief, mourning, and depression, and discover healthy ways to cope. What is this I’m Feeling? […]
Rockwall County, TX (December 30, 2025) – New Commissioners Announced: As of January 1, 2025, Bobby Gallana and Lorne Liechty were sworn in as the new commissioners for Precinct One and Precinct Three, respectively. Strategic Plan 2050 Presentations: The County unveiled its long-term Strategic Plan 2050 to the Commissioners Court following comprehensive community outreach and […]
Rockwall County, TX (December 22, 2025) – Embarking on their annual family ski trip, the Kirkley family from Royse City excitedly piled into their large SUV for the brief drive from Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek Pass, a well-known ski area in Southern Colorado. Little did they know that this trip, one of many they […]
Rockwall County, TX (December 17, 2025) – At a special meeting of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Attorney Keith Wheeler was appointed to complete the unexpired term of The Honorable Brian Williams as Judge of the Rockwall County Court at Law #1. Judge Williams had recently been sworn in […]
Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2025) – On Saturday, December 13 an incredibly special event came together at Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA – serving families right here in the middle of the holiday season. Catalyst Christmas, a grassroots organization founded by the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas during the 2020 Christmas season, delivers food, pantry items, toiletries […]
Lila G.’s artwork was selected for the Rockwall ISD holiday card. Rockwall, TX (December 16, 2025) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, December 15 at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting – a summary of the meeting follows. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Lila […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – Looking for the perfect present for under your tree this year? Meet Ellie! Just in time for Christmas, this 1-year old, Corgi/Terrier mix is ready for her forever home. Ellie is potty-trained, crate-trained, dog-friendly, and the sweetest girl ever who enjoys following her foster mom from room to room, […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – Well, the filing season for personnel to sign up to run for the various County, State, and some National offices ended this last week. On the Republican side there are some familiar names as well as several new ones. A total of 41 individuals signed up here in Rockwall […]