Rockwall County, TX (September 24, 2024) – “Go native” has a variety of meanings. The Merriam-Webster.com dictionary defines this idiom as “to start to behave or live like the local people.” “Go native” in the context of landscaping translates to using native plants. The US Department of Agriculture holds that native plants are part of […]
Zach Hunt, Building Committee Chair; Rebecca Hunt, School Founder; Alissa Mauldin, Head of School; Bart Gardner, Gardner Construction; Eric Stacey, HomeBank Texas. Rockwall County, TX (September 24, 2024) – Providence Academy – a Christian, Classical, University Model® private school in Rockwall – officially broke ground on its new legacy campus Sunday afternoon in a ceremony […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]
Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]
Rockwall, TX (September 18, 2024) – Property fraud is a growing concern in Texas. County Clerk Jennifer Fogg encourages property owners in Rockwall County to sign up for Property Fraud Alert (PFA) for free. This program notifies individuals via text message, email or phone call when something is filed under their name. The notifications allow […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 16, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioners recently held meetings to discuss and receive input on the 2025 fiscal year budget. The following includes a summary of frequently asked questions from those recent meetings. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the no new revenue […]
Rockwall, TX (September 16, 2024) – The Introduction to Oil & Cold Wax Workshop by Laurie Huff is for artists who want to learn the tools and techniques of oil and cold wax painting. No experience is needed. Just come with an attitude of play and experiment. Time & Location Oct 12, 2024, 9:00 AM […]
Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library has expanded program offerings to the disabled adult population in Rockwall County and beyond. While continuing to host a job training program in partnership with Rockwall ISD and the non-profit My Possibilities from Plano, the library is excited to welcome four new adult candidates from RISD […]
Rockwall, TX (September 11, 2024) – Do you have a child that enjoys being in the kitchen and creating recipes? Or maybe you want to spark an interest in nutrition and food-related activities? If so, Rockwall County 4-H is hosting a Foods & Nutrition learning event on September 21, 2024, from 9 am-noon at the […]