ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 21, 2026) — The Rockwall County Extension Master Gardener Association, in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Rockwall County, proudly announces an Inaugural Planting Ceremony for the new Rockwall County Learning Gardens on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m., located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. (In […]
ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) McDonald’s is serving up breakfast and family fun as its Birdie Breakfast Club Tour makes a stop in Rowlett on Saturday, Oct. 24. From 9 to 11 a.m., guests can visit the McDonald’s at 8503 Lakeview Parkway to enjoy breakfast favorites, participate in family-friendly activities and meet and eat with Birdie. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) — Need extra tables and chairs for a family gathering, a cooler for a cookout, or a tool for a weekend project? RentLokr, a peer-to-peer rental marketplace founded by Rockwall resident Tyler Buchanan, helps people find useful items offered by owners nearby. The idea is practical: rent something for the […]
LAVON, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) — A year’s worth of pizza could be in store for early arrivals as Little Caesars celebrates the grand opening of its new Lavon restaurant Saturday, Oct. 24. Located at 845 S. State Hwy. 78, Suite 120, the restaurant will host a family-friendly celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) Local talent takes center stage Saturday, Nov. 7, as the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club presents Rockwall Talent Live at the Rockwall-Heath Performing Arts Center. The community celebration will feature performers of all ages, with an entertaining lineup of singing, dancing, unique talents and exciting acts. Admission is free, but guests […]
We came. We shopped. We charged. EDITOR’S NOTE ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) There are special occasions when a woman should wear a tiara. Our friend Kristy Tyra decided a shopping tournament was one of them. Sheri Parks, Cindy Tayem and I happily embraced her royal vision. Together, we became Retail Royalty, complete with tiaras, […]
TERRELL, TX — 10/14/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride free. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer. […]
FATE, TX (Oct. 19, 2026)— The City of Fate City Council voted 6-0 to approve a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement to support the creation of Fate Yards, a major entertainment and tourism-focused commercial center planned for the southeast quadrant of I‑30 and Memorial Parkway. The Fate Yards development represents approximately 274,000 square feet of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 19, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution […]
On stage at J.W. Williams Middle School: Fate Police Chief Ron Winegar and Mrs. Zelphie Winegar and Forney Police Chief Carrie White are felicitated by Texas Indian Association organizers, in front of the association’s banner flanked by the U.S. and Indian flags. Texas Indian Association hosts a joyful evening of dance, music, food and community, […]