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 […]

Latest Developments in Measles Cases in Rockwall County

Latest Developments in Measles Cases in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information  The cases involved family members living in the same household. Public Health Response The […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Rockwall County, TX (February 19, 2026) – Lone Star CASA announces the conclusion of Sandra Ownby’s tenure as a Board Member, marking the end of six extraordinary years of leadership, dedication, and service to children and families in our community. During her time as Board Chair, Ownby played a pivotal role in guiding Lone Star […]

Persistence Pays Off: School crossing guards recognized statewide through the efforts of one Rockwall ISD student

Persistence Pays Off: School crossing guards recognized statewide through the efforts of one Rockwall ISD student

Rockwall, TX (February 18, 2026) – Today, Charlotte Fieldsmith walks the halls of Rockwall-Heath High School as a senior, but a fourth-grade project recently took her back to Pullen Elementary, where the project began eight years ago. As a Pullen Panther, Charlotte organized a Crossing Guard Appreciation Day at her campus and learned her voice […]

Rockwall Launches ‘Heart of the Community’ Award at Inspiring ‘New Heart’ Gathering

Rockwall Launches ‘Heart of the Community’ Award at Inspiring ‘New Heart’ Gathering

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2026) – Community members, leaders, and nonprofit organizations gathered on February 15 for an inspiring evening devoted to faith, compassion, and community collaboration. The gathering featured the presentation of Rockwall’s inaugural “Heart of the Community” Award. Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum presented the award to Ridge Petersen, recognizing him “for demonstrating remarkable […]

Golden Age of Glamour: Symphony of Color Returns May 1

Golden Age of Glamour: Symphony of Color Returns May 1

Kickoff Concert – March 6, offering the community a preview of the talent and artistry to come. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2026) An unforgettable evening of music, art, and community is set to take center stage as the 4th Annual Symphony of Color returns on May 1 from 6–10 p.m. at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall […]

Republican Women Scholarship Fund to host Third Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Republican Women Scholarship Fund to host Third Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Heath, TX (February 11, 2026) – The Republican Women Scholarship Fund (RWSF), a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2023, will host its Third Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, April 10, at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. The community is invited to attend and show their support for local students and future leaders. RWSF was founded […]

Rockwall to Hold Public Hearing for Input on Two Parks Master Plans

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) – The City of Rockwall is in the process of creating the master plans for two new parks, Ben A. Klutts and Alma Williams Parks. As part of that process, all interested Rockwall residents are encouraged to attend and participate in an upcoming public meetings to provide feedback. The public […]

How I Met My Mate | He Swept Me Off My Skis: Garth and Cindy Horne

How I Met My Mate | He Swept Me Off My Skis: Garth and Cindy Horne

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) I met my husband, Garth, in 1991 while living in Germany, where he was a young lieutenant stationed with the U.S. Army. Our paths crossed on a ski trip to an Austrian mountain, the kind of carefree weekend adventure you imagine in your twenties—until I tore my ACL. What should […]

How I Met My Mate | Two Directions, One Destiny: Mark and Becca Holland

How I Met My Mate | Two Directions, One Destiny: Mark and Becca Holland

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) Mark and I met while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail stretches more than 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Mark started in Maine hiking south to Georgia. I started in Georgia hiking north to Maine. Our paths crossed in New York where we shared what the trail ahead […]