Remodel project underway at Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

Remodel project underway at Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

Rockwall County, TX (January 9, 2026) – The Sheriff’s Office is currently undergoing a significant remodeling project that encompasses an area of 20,874 square feet. Notably, over 9,000 square feet of the former jail space has been unused since the opening of the Rockwall County Detention Center in 2022. Sheriff Terry Garrett states that “This […]

Volunteer Opportunity: Rockwall County Master Wellness Volunteers to serve the community

Volunteer Opportunity: Rockwall County Master Wellness Volunteers to serve the community

Rockwall County, TX (January 9, 2026) – Our community has so many people with souls generated by love and hearts full of grace. There are so many people willing to reach out and care for others. You can now become a Master Wellness Volunteer! You may be familiar with another group of local master volunteers […]

Caregivers & Grief: An online webinar brought to you by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County

Caregivers & Grief: An online webinar brought to you by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County

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? […]

2025 Year-in-Review from the Rockwall County Commissioners Court — Actions, Decisions, and Priorities of the Year

2025 Year-in-Review from the Rockwall County Commissioners Court — Actions, Decisions, and Priorities of the Year

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 […]

What Didn’t Happen: A Survival Story of Faith and Resilience and a Royse City Family

What Didn’t Happen: A Survival Story of Faith and Resilience and a Royse City Family

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 […]

Catalyst Christmas: J.E.R. Chilton YMCA delivers holiday hope and essentials to Rockwall neighbors in need

Catalyst Christmas: J.E.R. Chilton YMCA delivers holiday hope and essentials to Rockwall neighbors in need

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 […]

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees from Monday, December 15, 2025

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees from Monday, December 15, 2025

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 […]