Jason Eddington announces candidacy for Texas Senate District 2

Jason Eddington announces candidacy for Texas Senate District 2

Lifelong Texan, Father, and Small-Business Owner Vows to Fight for Liberty, Put Texans First, and Take Back Austin from Big Developers and Elite Donors Forney, TX (November 21, 2025) – Jason Eddington, a proud lifelong Texan, husband, father of three, and owner of Forney Pediatrics, officially launches his campaign for Texas State Senate District 2, […]

Orlando Lopez announces campaign for Texas House District 33

Orlando Lopez announces campaign for Texas House District 33

Heath, TX (November 20, 2025) – Orlando López, a South Texas born public education advocate and longtime champion of working families, has officially announced his campaign for Texas House District 33. López, who lives in the district with his wife Carolina, a former public school educator, and their daughter Clara, says he is running to […]

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Veterans Day Ceremony: Weaving faith, gratitude, and honor into action

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Veterans Day Ceremony: Weaving faith, gratitude, and honor into action

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, November 11, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall staff, friends, and community members gathered in a poignant tribute reflecting on and honoring Veterans for their profound commitment to our nation. The annual event, which blends faithful prayer, unwavering patriotism, and deep appreciation, serves to remind all in attendance […]

Ericka Ledferd thanks Rockwall County and encourages community members to run for local office

Ericka Ledferd thanks Rockwall County and encourages community members to run for local office

ROCKWALL, TX (November 18, 2025) — Ericka Ledferd expressed her sincere thanks to residents of Rockwall County who have reached out with concerns, questions, and interest in community leadership. “I want to thank everyone who has approached me about running for county office,” Ledferd said. “Please know I hear you. I’m not dismissing your concerns. […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees follow through on VATRE commitment

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees follow through on VATRE commitment

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution Monday at the monthly Board meeting authorizing a one-time incentive payment for all current full-time, permanent employees as a result of the recent passage of the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). This payment reflects the VATRE-funded increase employees will […]

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – The following is a summary from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025. Recognitions The Board of Trustees congratulated the Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School Bands for advancing to the UIL State Marching Contest. Both programs continue to represent Rockwall ISD […]

Grand opening of Rockwall County Annex celebrates bipartisan infrastructure and partnership

Grand opening of Rockwall County Annex celebrates bipartisan infrastructure and partnership

Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2025) –  Today, we mark the grand opening of the new Rockwall County Annex, a permanent and iconic addition to our county’s infrastructure. This was made possible thanks in large part to funds provided through the federal government’s stimulus legislation under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into […]

Meet Vienna and Golden, Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week!

Meet Vienna and Golden, Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week!

Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2025) – A double dose of happy purrs are in store this week! Meet Vienna (left) and Golden (right) – both are super sweet and loving 10-month-old kittens who would love to find a forever home together! They can be adopted separately but would really prefer to stay together, if possible. […]

Commissioner John Stacy provides an update on Rockwall County transportation and development issues

Commissioner John Stacy provides an update on Rockwall County transportation and development issues

Rockwall County, Texas (November 13, 2025) – Commissioner John Stacy has released an update highlighting four key issues currently being addressed by the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court. These issues — growth and development, regional transportation planning, the Trip 21 Road Bond Program, and local road construction — represent some of the most significant concerns impacting […]

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County accredited by The Joint Commission

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County accredited by The Joint Commission

Rockwall County (November 12, 2025) – ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County was recently accredited by The Joint Commission, earning the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards to provide safe, quality patient care. The Joint Commission’s hospital standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, […]