ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 4, 2026) — The Aspasians are preparing to welcome shoppers, families and local supporters to the 2026 Aspasians Fall Marketplace, a beloved Rockwall County tradition celebrating community, local businesses and philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Aspasians Marketplace has brought together thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) In Rockwall, Texas, a group of local business owners, community leaders, and professionals has found a uniquely fun way to build friendships, talk a little trash, and raise real money for nonprofits—all through fantasy football. Welcome to the Rockwall Gridiron Gang, now entering its fourth season of competition, camaraderie, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) The Rockwall community is coming together as seventeen area nonprofits prepare to hold the annual “Rock the Block” celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the Rockwall Harbor. Held in conjunction with North Texas Giving Day—the largest community-wide giving event […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School student Jamal Moore has won first place in his division of the 2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest from the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). Jamal’s artwork was selected from entries advancing through state-level competitions across the country following the 2025-2026 theme “Level Up.” In […]
HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Thanks to an idea generated by Life Scout P.J. Franchino of Troop 314, Heath now has a Little Free Library, located on the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 140 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX. P.J., the son of Eric and Diana Franchino, presented the idea to the leaders of the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection and honor. The Foundation will present its “9/11 – 25 Years Later” experience on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, offering […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) — The Rockwall Art League will host a beginner-friendly acrylic painting workshop with local artist Marcie Penland from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Harry Myers Community Center. The three-hour workshop, titled “Hydrangeas,” will guide participants step by step through creating a colorful, realistic bouquet of hydrangeas […]
Rockwall County Republican Women President Alma McClintock, right, introduced 2026 Woman of Influence Dana Macalik, sharing highlights from a career deeply rooted in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) Community leadership and five decades of local history were celebrated Aug. 29 as the Rockwall County Republican Women marked its 50th anniversary with its annual […]
Woodcreek resident and marketing executive says the campaign is about managed growth, infrastructure, and a more civil council Fate, TX (August 28, 2026) — Josh Martin, a six-year Fate resident and marketing professional, has filed as a candidate for Fate City Council, Place 1, in the November 3, 2026, special election. The seat became vacant […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) Rockwall County District Court Judge Brett Hall has sentenced Chad Beery, a former Mesquite ISD high school teacher, to 30 years in a Texas prison for Possession of Child Pornography following successful indictment and prosecution from the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation against the former high school teacher […]