Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Rockwall County, TX (February 18, 2026) – STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting and Election Day for the upcoming primary elections. All registered voters who reside within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to participate. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees board meeting summary from Monday, February 16, 2026

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees board meeting summary from Monday, February 16, 2026

Rockwall, TX (February 17, 2026) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 16, the following is a summary of  the meeting discussion. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Rockwall ISD Stock Market Students – Congratulations to […]

Additional Measles cases confirmed in Rockwall County

Rockwall County, TX (February 13, 2026) – The Rockwall County Health Authority is notifying residents of two additional confirmed cases of measles in Rockwall County, raising the total confirmed cases to three. The first confirmed case of measles this year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information The additional cases are family members within […]

Design, Plant, Thrive: Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping Takes Root in Rockwall

Design, Plant, Thrive: Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping Takes Root in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2026) – Homeowners looking to create healthy, beautiful landscapes, while conserving water and saving money, are invited to attend the Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockwall County Courthouse. This free, family-friendly event is designed to help residents make smart, sustainable choices for their […]

Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy educator named TAFE Area 11 Teacher Leader of the Year

Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy educator named TAFE Area 11 Teacher Leader of the Year

Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2026) – Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) is proud to announce that educator Robin Peterson has been awarded Teacher Leader of the Year for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Area 11. Mrs. Peterson was nominated by the GBCCA TAFE officers and selected for the honor by her TAFE peers across the […]

Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping event set for March 7 in Rockwall

Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping event set for March 7 in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2026) – Residents are invited to attend the Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping, a free, family-friendly educational event focused on water-smart, sustainable landscaping. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall (1111 Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall). Hosted […]

The Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food items

The Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food items

Rockwall, TX (February 11, 2026) – Continuing their mission to combat food insecurity, Catholic Charities Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank have scheduled their monthly mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area. On Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, February, 28 at 9:00 a.m., those seeking assistance can receive fresh fruit, vegetables, and […]

Alert Rockwall Drivers: I-30 closes with detours in place at Horizon Road beginning Fri, February 6

Alert Rockwall Drivers: I-30 closes with detours in place at Horizon Road beginning Fri, February 6

Rockwall County, TX (February 5, 2026) – Weather permitting, the following traffic impacts are scheduled as part of an ongoing bridge improvement project: All lanes of eastbound I-30 will be closed at Horizon Road in Rockwall from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 through 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Traffic will be detoured to the eastbound […]

A New Year of Advocacy — and a Heart for Rockwall

A New Year of Advocacy — and a Heart for Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2026) – As we step into a new year—and as we celebrate the Valentine’s season—it’s a fitting time to reflect on what we love most about the Rockwall area. At its heart, Rockwall is a community built on connection, collaboration, and care for one another. Those same values guide the work […]