Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – Summer is here and camp is in session! Our Blue Ribbon News Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for all ages. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and […]
Ten Commandments Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol (behind the capitol building). Austin, Texas. Photograph by J. Williams. (Aug. 26, 2002). ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 14, 2025) – On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution to approve placing a monument commemorating the Ten Commandments on […]
Fate, TX (May 13, 2025) – I am proud to share how the City of Fate, Texas continues to thrive by applying sound fiscal planning, strong financial responsibility, and a steadfast commitment to conservative principles — principles that prioritize taxpayers, protect property rights, and ensure limited yet effective government. Since 2014, Fate has faced growth […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2025) What began in 2005 as a modest car show with just 80 entries and a $2,600 fundraising total has since grown into one of the area’s most anticipated annual events—and a powerful force for good in the lives of children in need. On Sunday, May 18, Cars for CASA returns […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Women In Need, Inc. (WIN) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its critical initiative, “Powering Hope, Securing Safety.” These funds will be used to purchase and install a generator at WIN’s Rockwall office, ensuring that the organization […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]
Rockwall, TX (May 12, 2025) – On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Rockwall High School Robotics team, Full Metal Jackets (FMJ) FRC 1296, gathered along State Highway 66 for a community clean-up day on a newly adopted stretch of highway. The highway adoption project, initiated by FMJ team member Phoebe Ishmael, serves to further the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 12 , 2025) —Hello sumer, hello good news! Our latest print edition is fresh off the press and full of local sunshine. The May/June Summer Camp Spotlight issue is headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall County this week, but you can preview a digital version right now by clicking the cover image […]
President of the CASA Board of Directors Sandra Ownby, left, and Board Member of the Year Don Prentiss. ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on May 3, 2025, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall, marking the beginning of National Foster Care Month. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Join Rockwall Art League and Rockwall County Master Gardeners for PopUp in the Plaza, Saturday May 17 from 11am to 3pm in San Jacinto Plaza. Rockwall Art League will feature a Pop Up Exhibit & Sale with 15 local artists, Plein In The Plaza, Photo Walks on the Square and […]