Opening Day Ceremony Flyover, Patriotic Exhibits, Live Performances, and More DALLAS – September 18, 2026 – In addition to the recently announced attractions coming to the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we’re proud to introduce even more FREE experiences celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. With red, white, and blue woven throughout the Fairgrounds and our commemorative […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) — Our October print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land in your mailbox? Click here to check […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) Rockwall ISD proudly announces that 21 high school students have been named Commended Students in the 2027 NaQonal Merit Scholarship Program. Fourteen Rockwall High School students and seven Rockwall-Heath High School students have been recognized as Commended for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying […]
(Sept. 18, 2026) If you are approaching 65, you have probably heard a lot about “Medicare enrollment.” October 15. December 7. January 1. March 31. Then someone tells you that you have three months before your birthday. Someone else tells you that you can wait because you are still working. It is no wonder people get […]
(Sept. 17, 2026) Plant lovers and bingo fans can enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks and prizes as Botanical Bingo presents four Plant Bingo Night events across the area. Each event will feature 10 plant prizes, and every ticket holder will receive a free starter plant to take home—giving meaning to Botanical Bingo’s slogan, […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 17, 2026) — Travelling later this year? Need a passport? The Postal Service makes obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience. If your travel plans include visiting any country outside the USA, including Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Bahamas or Bermuda anytime soon, then you will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) For years, visitors to Rayburn Electric Cooperative’s headquarters have found us at 950 Sids Road in Rockwall. Now, the road leading to our front door has a new name: Rayburn Way. The new name recognizes the cooperative’s longstanding relationship with Rockwall and its role in serving Member cooperatives across North Texas. […]
AUSTIN, TX — Chairwoman Katrina Pierson today concluded the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine’s first hearing, focused on improving women’s health outcomes through prevention, early intervention, and evidence-based care. The subcommittee heard testimony from health care providers, researchers, health plans, community health organizations, and the Texas Health and Human […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) The Rockwall County Republican Party will host a Meet the Candidates and Elected Officials event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Harbor Rockwall amphitheater. The event will include local and state candidates and officials, live music and voter registration. For information, contact Julie Spokes Owen at 214-384-7024.
FATE, TX (Sept. 16, 2026) — Randy Long, a sixth-generation Texan, United States Air Force veteran and seven-year Fate resident, has filed for the Fate City Council, Place 1 unexpired term. Long brings more than 40 years of business experience, military leadership experience, and a record of service on boards, commissions and task forces. He […]