ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) – As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will once again create a moving tribute honoring each of the 2,977 lives lost that day. For its second annual 9/11 Remembrance, the Foundation will place 2,977 American flags across […]
Learn how your HOA can save water, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable landscape. Presented by HOA Connect and North Texas Municipal Water District HOA Connect and the North Texas Municipal Water District invite you to join regional experts for an informative forum focused on water-efficient landscape management and cost-saving strategies for HOAs. […]
ROWLETT, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) The Rowlett Reviews Book Club looks forward to starting out 2026-2027 year with the first meeting on Tuesday, September 15. Dana Harkey, who has had 17years experience as a reviewer, will be presenting “Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution” by Denise Kierman. The […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 8, 2026) When Allie walked through the doors of Rockwall Helping Hands, she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Recently divorced and raising two children on a single income, she found herself facing a terrifying reality as the school year approached: her paycheck simply wasn’t going to […]
Facility enhancements include natatorium renovation and new exercise studio ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall broke ground today on one of its largest construction projects to date, a $5.2 million facility expansion. The project will focus on improving some of its most heavily trafficked areas, helping to increase access, […]
(August 25, 2026) I met a frog up close and personal the other night. After the hot day, I went outside to check on a newly potted plant, but it was too dark to distinguish its black soil from the color-adaptable creature that had bedded down for the evening. I didn’t scream when my index finger […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) Application Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Rockwall ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on 7/14/2026, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has implemented a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. This order will not remain in effect beyond 90 days after the adoption date of August 25, 2026. Press release, Rockwall County.
Rockwall County, TX – Aug. 25, 2026 – More than 300 young musicians have been part of the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) since 2022—young people given the opportunity to challenge themselves, perform great music, and discover their capabilities. Rockwall County has a proud tradition of educational excellence, and GRYS is honored to build upon […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) Come pick out the perfect pumpkin and feast on fall fun when the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1232 East Fork Drive. Owners Jill and Chris Blase invite families to their wooded sanctuary, tucked away in the heart of suburban Rockwall. Open through Nov. 1, […]