ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is proud to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by raising awareness about the importance of protecting children and supporting families across Rockwall and Kaufman counties. Throughout the month, the organization will join community partners, volunteers, and local leaders to highlight the critical role […]
REAL.GOOD.NEWS. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) —Our April print edition is blooming with good news and will land in mailboxes across Rockwall County next week! As spring takes root, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off with a free “Go Blue for Kids” community event at Standard Service. Inside, our pages are filled with inspiring […]
Rockwall, Texas — The halls of Amy Parks Heath Elementary School were lined up with more than just backpacks and lockers this week. In a massive display of community spirit, students and faculty successfully collected 656 boxes of cereal to support local families facing food insecurity. The “Cereal Box Challenge,” encouraged healthy competition between classrooms to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2026)— Fresh off being named the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Award winner for Community Involvement and Impact, HomeBank Texas continues its commitment to protecting and empowering the community. The locally owned bank, with locations in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to present a […]
Conservative former council member highlights growth, strong services, and community priorities Fate, TX (March 17, 2026) — Allen Robbins is running for Fate City Council, Place 3. He is focused on keeping the city strong, growing the local economy, and ensuring a low tax rate alongside efficient, responsive city services. Robbins’ campaign is about restoring […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2026) Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 16. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening in the park with high-energy […]
Celebrating ‘Time-Treasured Opportunities’ Get ready to celebrate a Rockwall County tradition! From March 25–28, 2026, the 73rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair returns to showcase the agricultural heritage of Rockwall County. Held at Tate Farms (12992 FM 548), this event highlights the hard work of Rockwall County 4-H and FFA students. Through these programs, local youth […]
Star-studded line-up returns to Tate Farms July 18 ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume for a good cause with its 3rd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 at Tate Farms, 12992 FM 548. One of the county’s most anticipated […]
FATE, TX (March 12, 2026) — Melinda McCarthy is stepping up to run for Fate City Council, Place 3, bringing a commitment to family values, fiscal responsibility, and responsible growth to one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. Fate is at an inflection point in its history. The decisions made in the coming years […]