Stan’s Blue Note draws record-setting crowd, raises $8,886 for Amplified Minds at 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Stan’s Blue Note draws record-setting crowd, raises $8,886 for Amplified Minds at 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

DALLAS, TX (February 24, 2026) — Stan’s Blue Note, Dallas’ oldest and most beloved sports bar located on Lower Greenville Avenue, is proud to announce a record-breaking $8,886 raised during its 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off. The event, held Sunday, February 1, benefited Amplified Minds, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to offering free mental health services to […]

Maintenance Crew Works Through the Night to Keep Rockwall ISD Elementary Open After Water Main Break

Maintenance Crew Works Through the Night to Keep Rockwall ISD Elementary Open After Water Main Break

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2023) During the first week students returned from winter break this January, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School in Rockwall ISD faced an unexpected challenge that could have forced the school to cancel classes: a major water main break beneath the concrete outside the campus. Rockwall ISD Irrigation Technician Bentley Burrus first spotted […]

Rockwall couple puts miles on the road for a monster of a mission

Rockwall couple puts miles on the road for a monster of a mission

Rockwall, TX (February 23, 2026) – Twenty plus years of riding motorcycles together, Rockwall couple Brett “Iron Man” and Michelle “Turtle” Moore, discovered a cause to complement their passion. Two years ago, they joined a cross-country fundraiser that spoke to their heart and love for the road. That fundraiser supported the mission of biker charity, […]

“Engaging Caregivers” webinar hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

“Engaging Caregivers” webinar hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Rockwall County, TX (February 23, 2026) – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with OneOp, will host the webinar, “The Importance of Engaging Caregivers in Clinical Services,” on March 5. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp’s webinar will highlight research-based strategies to improve caregiver engagement in clinical services. The free webinar will be held […]

She Leads Securely Women’s AI & Cyber Leadership Summit Ignites a Movement for Capacity‑Driven Leadership

She Leads Securely Women’s AI & Cyber Leadership Summit Ignites a Movement for Capacity‑Driven Leadership

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2026)  — What began as a bold decision to create space has become a growing movement. The first annual She Leads Securely Women’s AI & Cyber Leadership Summit brought together a full room of 65 committed women for an unforgettable day of leadership, honesty, and forward‑thinking conversations around artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, […]

Dr. Catherine Casteel Announces Write-In Candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 4

Dr. Catherine Casteel Announces Write-In Candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 4

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) Dr. Catherine Casteel recently announced that she is running as a write-in candidate for Rockwall City Council, Place 4. “As a physician, small business owner, and longtime Rockwall community volunteer, I am committed to helping our city plan responsibly for the future while protecting the quality of life that makes […]

City of Rockwall General & Special Elections Slated for May 2, 2026

City of Rockwall General & Special Elections Slated for May 2, 2026

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 Police investigate disturbance call

Rockwall Police investigate disturbance call

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2026)  – On February 20th, 2026, just after 12:00pm, the Rockwall Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 1300 Block of Ridge Road. The investigation determined that a male subject had become emotionally disturbed after an argument with his spouse and fired a single shot from a shotgun in […]