Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Hundreds of community members turned out for a day long exciting carnival at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA – a fun time for a great cause! Y Day of Giving (YDOG) began early as days usually do at the Y – with friends gathered to welcome each other, participate in, and […]
AUSTIN, TX (March 7, 2025) – Representative Katrina Pierson announced the filing of HB-3971, legislation designed to repurpose the Texas Sunset Commission into a “Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency” (DOGE). Texas DOGE will build on the successes of Elon Musk’s national-level team—renowned for uncovering wasteful federal spending—while ensuring recommendations flow directly to the Texas […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Longtime educator and dedicated community member, Katie Tanner, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5, in the upcoming May 2025 election. With 30 years of teaching experience, including 15 years at Rockwall High School, Tanner brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Rockwall Art League is excited to present a one day sculpture workshop featuring Michael O’Keefe on Saturday, March 15 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. The location of this special event will be held at the O’Keefe Studio Center, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080. Join artist Michael O’Keefe for […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 when Hazel Spire, author of 14 children’s books, shares her 6 Step Process for crafting a captivating children’s book. Hazel Spire, a London-born children’s author, has lived in Texas and abroad, drawing inspiration from global experiences. She writes poetry, YA mysteries, and […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]
Rockwall’s Biggest Community Celebration is Back! ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2025) The Founders Day Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Harry Myers Park, promising a day full of fun, food, and fantastic live music. This year’s festival will feature an exciting lineup, including: Will Jones at 5:30 PM William […]
45th Annual YMCA College Scholarship Program awards 20 North Texas seniors with $276K Funds Are Distributed Over Four Years, Up to $5K Per Semester ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2025) Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the […]
Rockwall, TX (March 3, 2025) – Meet Scout! This 3-legged beauty is lovable and great with kids, dogs, and other cats! Scout is vocal about his meals and cuddle time. He had a gunshot wound in the leg that was removed, but it hasn’t slowed him down one bit—however, with three legs, it is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2025) I Jules H. Corder IV am excited to announce that I am running for Rockwall City Council Place 3. With over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and construction in the private sector, and the past five years serving in The City of Forney one of the fastest-growing cities in […]