Rockwall, TX – February 20, 2026 – The candidate filing period has now passed for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6. Rockwall City Councilmembers are elected “at large” and serve two-year terms. The following candidates have filed applications and are listed below in the order they […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information The cases involved family members living in the same household. Public Health Response The […]
FATE, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) — My name is Ashley Rains, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. My husband and I have lived in Rockwall County for almost a decade. Nearly six years ago, we chose to make Fate, Texas our home. Together, we are raising our […]
FATE, TX (February 17, 2026) – The Fate City Council voted 6–0 to formally transition the City’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) into two standalone departments: a Police Department and a Fire Department. The change reflects the City’s continued growth and its commitment to strengthening public safety services for residents and businesses. As Fate continues […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2026) – Community members, leaders, and nonprofit organizations gathered on February 15 for an inspiring evening devoted to faith, compassion, and community collaboration. The gathering featured the presentation of Rockwall’s inaugural “Heart of the Community” Award. Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum presented the award to Ridge Petersen, recognizing him “for demonstrating remarkable […]
Kickoff Concert – March 6, offering the community a preview of the talent and artistry to come. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2026) An unforgettable evening of music, art, and community is set to take center stage as the 4th Annual Symphony of Color returns on May 1 from 6–10 p.m. at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall […]
Fate, TX (February 11, 2026) – The City of Fate has temporarily closed a portion of Ben Payne Road between Hudson Road and SH 66 from February 3, 2026, through April 6, 2026 (pending any weather delays or unforeseen impacts), to complete a critical roadway alignment project designed to improve safety and traffic flow at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) – The City of Rockwall is in the process of creating the master plans for two new parks, Ben A. Klutts and Alma Williams Parks. As part of that process, all interested Rockwall residents are encouraged to attend and participate in an upcoming public meetings to provide feedback. The public […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) I met my husband, Garth, in 1991 while living in Germany, where he was a young lieutenant stationed with the U.S. Army. Our paths crossed on a ski trip to an Austrian mountain, the kind of carefree weekend adventure you imagine in your twenties—until I tore my ACL. What should […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) Mark and I met while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail stretches more than 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Mark started in Maine hiking south to Georgia. I started in Georgia hiking north to Maine. Our paths crossed in New York where we shared what the trail ahead […]