ROCKWAlL, TX (Sept. 11, 2026) Each morning, before the day gets fully underway, a group of Project LIFE students has an important job to do. The students gather in front of the Rockwall ISD Administration Building to raise the American flag, working together to complete a responsibility that has become a meaningful part of their […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has officially named Tamra Williams, President of the Rowlett Lions Club, the recipient of the distinguished Big “R” Pacesetter Award. The announcement was celebrated during the Chamber’s annual Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet on the evening of Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Big […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on Saturday, September 12 from 9-11 am. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street. Rockwall County 4-H Club […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) Four Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School seniors Grady Kobussen and Ainsley Schmitz, and Rockwall-Heath High School seniors Albert Chauvin and Jackson Multer. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association (RARTA) members will have their first meeting for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday morning, September 9, 10:30AM, in the large meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. Thomas Poore, District 10 Legislative Chair, will speak about the 2027 Legislative Priorities of RARTA. RARTA is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall. The community is invited to attend […]
Still Hope Ranch awarded inaugural grant from TVEC Charitable Foundation to furnish residential shelter KAUFMAN, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) — Still Hope Ranch, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing and restorative care for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, has been awarded its first grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation (Trinity […]
Humans. Horses. Hope. Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Equest at the Texas Horse Park DALLAS, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) – Hope begins with a connection. At Equest, that connection is found in the quiet, powerful bond between humans and horses, and every day it transforms lives. Equest is proud to announce its 46th Annual Blue […]
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 […]