Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) On March 25, 2026, Judge David Rakow of the 439th Judicial District Court sentenced Dallas County resident, James William Travis, 44, to ten years in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third or More. Travis was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on March 10, […]

Rockwall County 4-H GLOBE Cohort Launches Community Impact Drive to Support Foster Teens

Rockwall County 4-H GLOBE Cohort Launches Community Impact Drive to Support Foster Teens

ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2026)  Students from Rockwall County 4-H’s GLOBE (Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education) Cohort are turning leadership into action with a community-wide Impact Drive for Foster Teens, focused on providing essential hygiene and personal care items to youth facing instability. The initiative is led by Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, high school […]

Tickets, sponsorships available for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels’ 3rd Annual ‘Gone Country’ Music Fest

Tickets, sponsorships available for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels’ 3rd Annual ‘Gone Country’ Music Fest

Star-studded line-up returns to Tate Farms July 18  ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume for a good cause with its 3rd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 at Tate Farms, 12992 FM 548. One of the county’s most anticipated […]

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2026)— Fresh off being named the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Award winner for Community Involvement and Impact, HomeBank Texas continues its commitment to protecting and empowering the community. The locally owned bank, with locations in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to present a […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees board meeting summary from Monday, March 26, 2026

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees board meeting summary from Monday, March 26, 2026

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2026) — Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Board Monthly Meeting Summary from Monday, March 26, 2026. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized and congratulated the following students and staff for their accomplishments: Rockwall High School Art Student — Congratulations to Emma Victoria, along with her teacher, Annie Perdue! […]

Rakow MS Orchestra Teacher Named Young Educator of the Year

Rakow MS Orchestra Teacher Named Young Educator of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2026) — Ursula Rakow Middle School Orchestra Director Zoe Rheus has been selected as the 2026 Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) Young Educator of the Year. This prestigious award is presented each year to a Texas orchestra director with 10 or fewer years of teaching experience who exemplifies excellence in teaching […]

Rockwall-Heath A Cappella Group Infiniti to Perform April 7: Tickets On Sale for Pre-Nationals Concert

Rockwall-Heath A Cappella Group Infiniti to Perform April 7: Tickets On Sale for Pre-Nationals Concert

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 24, 2026) — For the fourth time in five years, the Rockwall-Heath High School a cappella group, Infiniti, is heading back to the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) National Competition in New York City. Infiniti earned first place at the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Southwest […]

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]

Lone Star CASA Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month

Lone Star CASA Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is proud to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by raising awareness about the importance of protecting children and supporting families across Rockwall and Kaufman counties. Throughout the month, the organization will join community partners, volunteers, and local leaders to highlight the critical role […]

Rockwall-Heath High’s A Capella Group Hits the Right Note, Advances to National Finals in NYC

Rockwall-Heath High’s A Capella Group Hits the Right Note, Advances to National Finals in NYC

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 19, 2026) — School pride reached new heights this past weekend as Rockwall-Heath High School’s a cappella group, Infiniti, earned a major victory at the semifinal round of a prestigious national competition, ICHSA (International Championship of High School A Cappella). With their win, the talented ensemble has officially secured a coveted spot […]