Meet Penelope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Penelope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 14, 2025) – Penelope is a super sweet 1-year-old lab mix who loves to be with her people. She enjoys snuggling on the couch, chewing bones and stuffies, and lounging outside. Penelope is crate-trained, house-trained, and dog-friendly. She has been making great strides toward gaining more confidence since we’ve had in her […]

Op-Ed Message from the Desk of Rep. Pat Fallon: ICEblock app puts men and women of federal law enforcement at risk

Op-Ed Message from the Desk of Rep. Pat Fallon: ICEblock app puts men and women of federal law enforcement at risk

By Rep. Pat Fallon ROCKWALL, TX (July 11, 2025) You may have seen the recent, startling statistics that federal and ICE agents have experienced a 690 percent increase in the number of assaults committed against them in the first six months of last year.  It’s no secret that this is a result of an uptick […]

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2025) – Meet Santa! Santa’s an almost-7-year-old pitbull mix with a heart as big as his smile. This sweet boy is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained and rarely barks. He’s the total package! Santa enjoys going for walks and playing with his dog friends, but he’s just as happy lounging on […]

Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns to Rockwall – Duck Sales Now Open!

Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns to Rockwall – Duck Sales Now Open!

ROCKWALL, TX (July 4, 2025) – Get ready, Rockwall! The beloved Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival is back for 2025, and it’s bringing all the fun, family spirit, and high-stakes duck racing you’ve come to love—plus a chance to win a brand-new 2025 Jeep Wrangler. The event will be held on Saturday, October 11, […]

Emergency Sewer Main Break Update from the City of McLendon-Chisholm

Emergency Sewer Main Break Update from the City of McLendon-Chisholm

McLendon-Chisholm, TX (July 1, 2025) – On June 17, 2025, City of McLendon-Chisholm Code Enforcement personnel responded to reports of a strong odor near City Hall. Upon investigation, staff discovered water bubbling in a roadside ditch, prompting an immediate response. City staff, in coordination with the McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department, quickly worked to stop the flow […]

Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Icy Hot® to launch newest Comebaq Court in Rockwall

Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Icy Hot® to launch newest Comebaq Court in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2025) – The City of Rockwall is moving forward with an exciting renovation project at Gloria Williams Park, made possible through a valuable partnership initiated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas. Thanks to the efforts of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas CEO, Jenny Krueger—who has worked […]

An easy start to canning from your garden

An easy start to canning from your garden

Rockwall County (June 27, 2025) – Many people’s first venture into canning is either through pickles or jams because they are nearly failsafe when following the recommended guidelines for preserving foods. My first start was pickled jalapeños and to this day it is still a staple in my cupboard. I’m going to give a step […]

On Faith by Patti Richter: Patriots, Saints, and Sinners – 1700’s and Now

On Faith by Patti Richter: Patriots, Saints, and Sinners – 1700’s and Now

Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2025) – All boom and no doom. Americans love fireworks—the sounds of war without its destruction. We delight in patriotic events that, for most of us, require no national duty. Patriotism is defined by love for one’s country, best displayed by courage and self-sacrifice during times of threat. On the unpretty […]

Cooking with Ease: Sweet Land of Liberty (and S’mores)

Cooking with Ease: Sweet Land of Liberty (and S’mores)

Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]

Tigers at In-Sync have new lounging platform thanks to local Scout

Tigers at In-Sync have new lounging platform thanks to local Scout

WYLIE, TX (June 26, 2025) Caleb Belton, 17, from Scout Troop 1001 in Richardson, TX, was looking for an exciting service project as part of his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He had visited In-Sync Exotics with his family and was moved by the dedication the non-profit organization had for rescuing and caring for neglected, […]

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