Opening Day Ceremony Flyover, Patriotic Exhibits, Live Performances, and More DALLAS – September 18, 2026 – In addition to the recently announced attractions coming to the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we’re proud to introduce even more FREE experiences celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. With red, white, and blue woven throughout the Fairgrounds and our commemorative […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) — Our October print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land in your mailbox? Click here to check […]
(Sept. 17, 2026) Plant lovers and bingo fans can enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks and prizes as Botanical Bingo presents four Plant Bingo Night events across the area. Each event will feature 10 plant prizes, and every ticket holder will receive a free starter plant to take home—giving meaning to Botanical Bingo’s slogan, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026)– Registration is underway for the 21st Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament from noon-7 p.m on Monday, Sept. 28 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. All proceeds from the Florida scramble-style tournament benefit college scholarships for graduating seniors from Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School who have […]
Dallas, TX —- Craft beer and bar pioneers, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, located on the breezy banks of Lake Ray Hubbard celebrate Oktoberfest with the annual “Laketoberfest” celebration on Sunday, October 4th beginning at 11am. Festivities include tastings from a bevy of traditional, local, national and international Oktoberfest brews from the likes of Toppling […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall ISD will honor local first responders and remember the heroes of September 11, 2001, during First Responders Night on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The ceremony begins at 6:42 p.m., with a special performance by the Billie Stevenson and Virginia Reinhardt elementary choirs. Then, stay for […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 4, 2026) — The Aspasians are preparing to welcome shoppers, families and local supporters to the 2026 Aspasians Fall Marketplace, a beloved Rockwall County tradition celebrating community, local businesses and philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Aspasians Marketplace has brought together thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) In Rockwall, Texas, a group of local business owners, community leaders, and professionals has found a uniquely fun way to build friendships, talk a little trash, and raise real money for nonprofits—all through fantasy football. Welcome to the Rockwall Gridiron Gang, now entering its fourth season of competition, camaraderie, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) The Rockwall community is coming together as seventeen area nonprofits prepare to hold the annual “Rock the Block” celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the Rockwall Harbor. Held in conjunction with North Texas Giving Day—the largest community-wide giving event […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) Come pick out the perfect pumpkin and feast on fall fun when the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1232 East Fork Drive. Owners Jill and Chris Blase invite families to their wooded sanctuary, tucked away in the heart of suburban Rockwall. Open through Nov. 1, […]