Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Katelyn Illig

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Katelyn Illig

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Katelyn Illig is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Katelyn is the daughter of Kristin and Tony Illig. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as Outreach Representative. Katelyn has been part of outstanding team accomplishments during her time as a Stingerette. She contributed to the ADTS […]

Rockwall ISD Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education

Rockwall ISD Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) For the 10th consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across […]

IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of IKEA Rockwall on May 13 

IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of IKEA Rockwall on May 13 

IKEA Rockwall marks the ninth IKEA store in the Lone Star State.  ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2026 – IKEA U.S. is happy to announce the grand opening of its newest store, IKEA Rockwall, on May 13, 2026. This marks the fourth IKEA store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, further expanding access to affordable, well-designed […]

Rockwall County Launches Public Dashboard to Show Progress Toward Strategic Goals and Increase Transparency

Rockwall County Launches Public Dashboard to Show Progress Toward Strategic Goals and Increase Transparency

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 5, 2026) — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court is proud to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan Dashboard, an interactive, detailed snapshot of its progress in meeting the county’s strategic objectives. The dashboard is powered by Envisio, a strategy and performance management software for local governments and other publicly accountable […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas Launches Summer Teen Legal Education Camp with Support from Texas Bar Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas Launches Summer Teen Legal Education Camp with Support from Texas Bar Foundation

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas (BGCNETX) is expanding summer opportunities for teens with the launch of its Legal Education Mini Camp, made possible through support from the Texas Bar Foundation. The Legal Education Mini Camp is one of eight unique summer camp experiences offered by BGCNETX this […]

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Addie Osborne

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Addie Osborne

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) Addie Osborne is next in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight! Addie is the daughter of Barbara and Aaron Osborne. She is a two-year member of the team and serves as Stingerette Chaplain, reflecting her strong leadership, faith, and commitment to serving others. Addie has earned multiple Spirit Girl of the Week […]

Caregiving for an elderly loved one? Try these Caregiver Survival Tips and Resources

Caregiving for an elderly loved one? Try these Caregiver Survival Tips and Resources

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) Providing care for an elderly person can be a rewarding experience, but caregivers are also subjct to stress and frustration. A few simple tips as outline in the graphic below can help prevent exhaustion and other issues that make a caregiver’s job more difficult. For additional information, call Meals on Wheels […]

Mobile Community Pantry Returns to Rockwall May 19; Updated Schedule Released Through July

Mobile Community Pantry Returns to Rockwall May 19; Updated Schedule Released Through July

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 […]

Rockwall Police Investigate Assault

Rockwall Police Investigate Assault

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) – On April 19th, 2026, the Rockwall Police Department received a report from a female victim regarding an alleged assault that occurred during the early morning hours at an establishment in the 2800 Block of Ridge Road. The case was assigned to detectives and after a thorough investigation arrest warrants […]

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall will celebrate its 172nd birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16. Presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, this free, family-friendly event spans Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park, offering a full day of entertainment, activities, and live music. Festivities begin downtown with the Rockwall […]