ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2026) The Rockwall ISD Communications Department was recognized for its outstanding work in education communications at the annual Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) conference in February. The team earned a Best of Category honor, six Gold Star Awards, one Silver Star Award, and one Bronze Award. Best of Category Commemorative […]
HEATH, TX (March 4, 2026) The 2026 Heart of Heath 5k/Family Run returns to Towne Center Park on Easter Saturday, April 4! Participants and guests will get a sneak peek of all the wonderful new amenities, plus enjoy a morning of fitness and fun! Use the QR code in the ad or go to HeathTX.com […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2026) Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson is about to turn 104! Born March 7, 1922, in Arkansas, Marcile was raised on a farm alongside two brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married the love of her life, Robert Lansing “Lance” Smithson, and the couple shared 57 years of marriage until his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 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 will appear […]
All Are Invited — Come As You Are ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 2, 2026) First United Methodist Church invites the community to join us for Holy Week services as we journey from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. The church is located at 140 Smirl Drive in Heath, 75032. Services include: March 29, 10:30am—Palm/Cantata Sunday with Choir […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2026) Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. For the 2024-2025 year, RWL awarded $56,471 to area organizations and $160,000 in scholarships. Through April 1st 2026, Grant requests should be […]
Grand Opening March 5, 2026 • 4pm- 9pm ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2026) — A new kind of neighborhood taproom is coming to Rockwall, one inspired by the flavors, stories, and craftsmanship found during travels across America. We The People Taproom (WTP) is set to open in Rockwall officially on March 5, 2026, offering guests […]
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, 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, […]
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 […]