Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Grace Clinic awarded ~$10,000 donation ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2025) – 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County, aka Lakeside Leaders, welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. yesterday evening, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Rockwall, TX (October 27,2025) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) regrets to inform the community that recent reductions in federal funding have significantly impacted the organization’s ability to provide vital services to local seniors and individuals with disabilities. The ongoing government shutdown further jeopardizes Meals on Wheels programs through decreased federal funding, which may […]

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. Sunday, November 9, […]

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District continues to put students first by investing in their safety, security, and educational support—despite the State not fully funding mandates in these critical areas. Each year, Rockwall ISD allocates millions of dollars from its General Fund to meet safety […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District is proud to invite the community to the dedication of the James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Hall at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy. The hall is named after a James Randolph, Jr., a highly respected member of the […]

Royse City ISD celebrates National Principal Month

Royse City ISD celebrates National Principal Month

Royse City, TX (October 10, 2025) – At the October 6 school board meeting, Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Lorie Squalls recognized and honored the dedication and profound impact of campus leaders, as the district kicked off the celebration of National Principal Month. Royse City ISD principals serve as the cornerstone of each campus, fostering positive […]

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Editor’s Note: The following is sponsored content paid for and submitted by Vote YES for Rockwall ISD, written by Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District is recognized across the state for being a high performing district in all aspects of student achievement. The district […]

HomeBank Texas presents $500,000 gift for future of Rockwall’s YMCA

HomeBank Texas presents $500,000 gift for future of Rockwall’s YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2025) Community members, local dignitaries, and YMCA representatives gathered last week to celebrate a milestone moment for Rockwall’s future: the official check presentation from HomeBank Texas to support the expansion of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA. The occasion marked HomeBank Texas’ $500,000 lead gift to the YMCA’s capital campaign—arriving just as the Rockwall […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 kicks off with dynamic team-building retreat

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 kicks off with dynamic team-building retreat

ROCKWALL, TX — October 7, 2025 — The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 launched their leadership journey on October 3rd with an engaging and energizing two-day retreat held at Stony Ranch in Ponder, Texas, led by Dick Hammond, also known as “Dizzy Dick”, of Leadership on the Move. The retreat set the tone for the […]

Thousands to flock to The Harbor for 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival Saturday

Thousands to flock to The Harbor for 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival Saturday

ROCKWALL, Texas — October 7, 2025 — Rockwall’s favorite fall tradition is back and bigger than ever! The 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival splashes into The Harbor this Saturday, October 11, bringing together thousands of families, Jeep enthusiasts, vendors, and community supporters for a full day of fun — all for a […]