ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Dr. Christina Bradford has been named a Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). Dr. Bradford is the principal of J.W. Williams Middle School in Rockwall ISD. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service […]
AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) Rockwall County 4-H Member and Texas 4-H Fashion & Interior Design Ambassador, Savannah Ware participated in the Fashion in Paris, France Trip, July 8-13, 2026, with 21 youth from Texas via Educational Tours. Angela McCorkle, 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, served as the group leader […]
ROYSE CITY, Texas (Aug. 13, 2026) — Small business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners from across the Royse City Tri-County region are invited to attend the Second Annual Royse City Chamber Small Business Summit on August 27, 2026, at the Royse City ISD Event Center. Presented by Raptor IT Solutions, the Summit is […]
ROCKWAlL, RX (Aug. 10, 2026) – Know a child or adult with special needs who is looking to get outside, make new friends, and play ball? The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County invites athletes of all abilities to join the Fall 2026 Angel League Baseball season, beginning September 2. Registration opened August 1 for Angel […]
GREENVILLE, Texas — Women In Need (WIN) is excited to invite the community to Hot Havana Nights, its signature annual fundraising event, on Saturday, August 22, at the beautiful Caddo Creek Venue in Greenville. This year’s event introduces an exciting new location, offering guests an elegant atmosphere in one of Hunt County’s premier venues while […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) – Building a more prepared and resilient community takes teamwork, and that spirit of collaboration was on display during the recent Rockwall Ready Open House at the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex. Rockwall Ready is a collaborative coalition of community organizations working alongside the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management […]
“Curiouser and curiouser,” as Alice would say. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) For this editor’s note, I tumbled headfirst down a rabbit hole that began in my own backyard, where a Granny Smith sapling we planted years ago suddenly surprised me with fruit. Seeing those little green apples instantly made me think of the new […]
More than 200 new Rockwall ISD educators and staff members kicked off the new school year at the Rockwall ISD New Teacher & Employee Welcome Breakfast on July 29. Courtesy photo. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) As students fill classrooms across Rockwall County this month, many of us naturally think about backpacks, school supplies, and […]
Reading Assignment: Check Your Mailbox! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 7, 2026) — Our back-to-school print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land […]