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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – “This was the best day ever!” That’s how Victoria, a student from the Junior Master Gardener program at Dorris A. Jones Elementary School, summed up her experience after the first day of class. She’s just one of the proud ‘Jones Garden Warriors’—the first JMG graduating class at Jones Elementary, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2025) – G. David Smith, a 36-year Rockwall resident and 42-year member of the Texas legal community, was officially sworn in as President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas on June 19, 2025, by Texas Supreme Court Senior Justice Deborah Lehrmann. Smith, who built his legal career advocating for Texans, now steps into a statewide […]