ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026)— In honor of America’s 250th birthday, VineCrafters Winery is launching a new Patriotic Dinner Series, featuring two immersive spring events and the debut of guest chef Karl Wilhelm—a classically trained European chef bringing refined technique to north Texas wine country. Wilhelm trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and began his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) – In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for correctional facilities. OverWatch™ utilizes wireless wearable sensors to continuously monitor essential […]
Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2026) – Spring has a way of bringing new energy to Rockwall County. Trees begin to bloom, restaurant patios fill with families, and our community seems to become even more active. There’s another sign of spring that often goes unnoticed — the glowing “Open” signs lighting up in storefront windows across […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2026) – Delight is when you get to enjoy the “fruits of your labor” from the garden. Sadness is when your plants succumb to the elements, and you harvest nothing but disappointment. Even experienced gardeners can have pitfalls. Planting and tending a garden can require a lot of time, energy, and […]
Seek not to understand that thou mayest believe but believe that thou mayest understand. –Saint Augustine Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2026) – My son’s modern home features invisible doors in the hallway—paneled walls without doorframes, knobs, or hinges. However, touch a flat disk on certain panels and—surprise—a bathroom or a closet is revealed. We can […]
Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2026) – Unfortunately, in this world we live in, we sometimes get so caught up in just trying to keep our heads above water that we don’t stop and think about some of the things going on around us. Let me give some examples that have been collected to help illustrate […]
Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2026) – April is a time to come together as a community and shine a light on something that matters deeply – protecting our children and giving them every chance to grow, thrive, and feel safe. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, the color blue becomes a symbol […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2026) Local winery and gathering place Rosini Vineyards invites the community to pull up a chair and stay awhile as it introduces an expanded menu and enhanced dining experience. Owned by Greg and Carol Rosini, the family-operated winery at 411 State Highway 205 has been steadily growing since opening its doors […]