Woodcreek resident and marketing executive says the campaign is about managed growth, infrastructure, and a more civil council Fate, TX (August 28, 2026) — Josh Martin, a six-year Fate resident and marketing professional, has filed as a candidate for Fate City Council, Place 1, in the November 3, 2026, special election. The seat became vacant […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) Rockwall County District Court Judge Brett Hall has sentenced Chad Beery, a former Mesquite ISD high school teacher, to 30 years in a Texas prison for Possession of Child Pornography following successful indictment and prosecution from the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation against the former high school teacher […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) – As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will once again create a moving tribute honoring each of the 2,977 lives lost that day. For its second annual 9/11 Remembrance, the Foundation will place 2,977 American flags across […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 8, 2026) When Allie walked through the doors of Rockwall Helping Hands, she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Recently divorced and raising two children on a single income, she found herself facing a terrifying reality as the school year approached: her paycheck simply wasn’t going to […]
Facility enhancements include natatorium renovation and new exercise studio ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall broke ground today on one of its largest construction projects to date, a $5.2 million facility expansion. The project will focus on improving some of its most heavily trafficked areas, helping to increase access, […]
(August 25, 2026) I met a frog up close and personal the other night. After the hot day, I went outside to check on a newly potted plant, but it was too dark to distinguish its black soil from the color-adaptable creature that had bedded down for the evening. I didn’t scream when my index finger […]
ROCKWALL, Texas – August 24, 2026 — After more than a decade of dedicated service to children and families, Lone Star CASA is celebrating the retirement of longtime Volunteer Advocate Sharon Chapman, who has spent the past 12 years making sure children involved in the child welfare system have a voice. Chapman was sworn in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) Application Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Rockwall ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on 7/14/2026, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has implemented a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. This order will not remain in effect beyond 90 days after the adoption date of August 25, 2026. Press release, Rockwall County.
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – Local performers will have a chance to step into the spotlight this fall as Rockwall Noon Rotary Club presents Rockwall Talent Live, a community talent competition benefiting scholarships for area students. Presented by Rockwall Noon Rotary in partnership with Rockwall ISD, the event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, […]