AUSTIN, TX — House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed Representative Katrina Pierson to chair the Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine last week as part of his announcement of additional interim charges ahead of the 90th Legislature, which include examining hormone health and menopause care, maternal nutrition, newborn coverage, and other barriers […]
DALLAS – August 18, 2026 – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 22nd Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15 items, the all-star […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2026) The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department is a winner of the National Safety Council (NSC) 2026 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards. Only 11 companies in the state were honored for their commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users. The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department earned […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 18, 2026) For over twenty years, doctors have held a not-so-well-disguised resentment for “Dr. Google.” A patient comes to their visit wielding a printout or screenshot from the internet detailing the horrible afflictions with which they have self-diagnosed, expecting us to confirm their worst suspicions. But move over, “Dr. Google,” because there […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Rockwall ISD is celebrating an A-rating following the release of the 2026 district accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency, a significant academic achievement, increasing its rating by four points in just two years. Serving approximately 19,000 students across 26 campuses, Rockwall ISD’s increase from an 87 rating in 2024 […]
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 […]