JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Selected to Receive $500K Challenge Grant Opportunity to Renovate Facility

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Selected to Receive $500K Challenge Grant Opportunity to Renovate Facility

 The Y must raise additional funds in community support to unlock funds. ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is moving forward with a strategic fundraising initiative to replace and expand the natatorium’s roof. To accelerate its $5.2M capital campaign, the Y has been offered a $500K challenge grant from […]

AI-Powered Tools Protecting Detainees in Rockwall County Detention Center

AI-Powered Tools Protecting Detainees in Rockwall County Detention Center

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) – In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for correctional facilities. OverWatch™ utilizes wireless wearable sensors to continuously monitor essential […]

Dancing with Confidence: Rockwall Senior Earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Dancing with Confidence: Rockwall Senior Earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Sophia leading a technique session with 6th and 7th-grade students at a local workshop. Sophia DuPont honored with the Highest Award in Girl Scouting ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) Sophia DuPont, a senior at Rockwall High School and a member of Troop 5411, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl […]

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) On March 25, 2026, Judge David Rakow of the 439th Judicial District Court sentenced Dallas County resident, James William Travis, 44, to ten years in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third or More. Travis was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on March 10, […]

Rockwall County 4-H GLOBE Cohort Launches Community Impact Drive to Support Foster Teens

Rockwall County 4-H GLOBE Cohort Launches Community Impact Drive to Support Foster Teens

ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2026)  Students from Rockwall County 4-H’s GLOBE (Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education) Cohort are turning leadership into action with a community-wide Impact Drive for Foster Teens, focused on providing essential hygiene and personal care items to youth facing instability. The initiative is led by Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, high school […]

Tickets, sponsorships available for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels’ 3rd Annual ‘Gone Country’ Music Fest

Tickets, sponsorships available for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels’ 3rd Annual ‘Gone Country’ Music Fest

Star-studded line-up returns to Tate Farms July 18  ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume for a good cause with its 3rd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 at Tate Farms, 12992 FM 548. One of the county’s most anticipated […]

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2026)— Fresh off being named the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Award winner for Community Involvement and Impact, HomeBank Texas continues its commitment to protecting and empowering the community. The locally owned bank, with locations in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to present a […]

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]

Lone Star CASA Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month

Lone Star CASA Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is proud to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by raising awareness about the importance of protecting children and supporting families across Rockwall and Kaufman counties. Throughout the month, the organization will join community partners, volunteers, and local leaders to highlight the critical role […]

Blue Ribbon News Goes Blue for Kids | April Issue Hits Mailboxes Next Week

Blue Ribbon News Goes Blue for Kids | April Issue Hits Mailboxes Next Week

REAL.GOOD.NEWS. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) —Our April print edition is blooming with good news and will land in mailboxes across Rockwall County next week! As spring takes root, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off with a free “Go Blue for Kids” community event at Standard Service. Inside, our pages are filled with inspiring […]