ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 12, 2026) I was one of those moms who did everything “right” when it came to feeding my daughter during her toddler years. My only child, only one chance to get this right! We ate the rainbow, grew our own vegetables, and picked cherry tomatoes straight off the vine. I read […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — We The People Taproom is redefining the way locals enjoy their afternoons and evenings with the launch of two new daily experiences: Snack Hour and an extended Happy Hour, both designed to give guests more flexibility, more flavor, and more value than traditional offerings in the area. At a […]
Recommended for families with pre-K to elementary-age children ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) Join us for the Health Talk Express Well Families Workshop at the Rockwall County Library on May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This program offers practical tools and recipes to help busy parents manage meal planning and preparation. Families will prepare the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 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 pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
(April 29, 2026) We are enjoying a rainy and gloomy Sunday here at Rivendell, past the mid-point of April. I’m not minding the rain, it’s been soft showers watering all the perennials, vines, and bushes I have planted. I am watching showers through the front window of my writing room; the green branches of the trees […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) This summer you can ‘Unearth A Story’ at the Rockwall County Library. There are summer reading club programs for all ages (children, teens, and adults)! The Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 1. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a Kick-Off event with dinosaur-themed games and crafts for children […]
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 […]