Rockwall County approves monument for the Ten Commandments

Rockwall County approves monument for the Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol (behind the capitol building). Austin, Texas.  Photograph by J. Williams. (Aug. 26, 2002). ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 14, 2025) – On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution to approve placing a monument commemorating the Ten Commandments on […]

Cars for CASA celebrates 20 years of community, classics, and compassion

Cars for CASA celebrates 20 years of community, classics, and compassion

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2025) What began in 2005 as a modest car show with just 80 entries and a $2,600 fundraising total has since grown into one of the area’s most anticipated annual events—and a powerful force for good in the lives of children in need. On Sunday, May 18, Cars for CASA returns […]

Heath senior wins national scholarship award

Heath senior wins national scholarship award

Bristol, PA (May 13, 2025) – Washington Crossing Foundation announced the 2025 scholarship winners for high school seniors planning careers in government service. Local student, Keaton Steen, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School received the Gregory Czura, Esq. Memorial Scholarship. He is actively involved with his school community and encourages his peers in academics and […]

Texas Bar Foundation awards grant ‘Powering Hope, Securing Safety’ for Women In Need clients

Texas Bar Foundation awards grant ‘Powering Hope, Securing Safety’ for Women In Need clients

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Women In Need, Inc. (WIN) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its critical initiative, “Powering Hope, Securing Safety.” These funds will be used to purchase and install a generator at WIN’s Rockwall office, ensuring that the organization […]

Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 12 , 2025) —Hello sumer, hello good news! Our latest print edition is fresh off the press and full of local sunshine. The May/June Summer Camp Spotlight issue is headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall County this week, but you can preview a digital version right now by clicking the cover image […]

Experience Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour Saturday, May 17

Experience Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour Saturday, May 17

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Everyone is invited to attend the Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour on Saturday, May 17 from 9-2. Flyers with maps and houses on tour will be available upon entry into the community at the guard gate.  Tell the guard on duty that you are going to the garden tour. There […]

Rockwall Couty Sheriff’s Office remodel funded by ARPA to be discussed at May 13 workshop

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop at the Historic Courthouse (101 E. Rusk St.) at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 to discuss the remodeling project for the Sheriff’s Office. This meeting is open to the public, and attendees are welcome to address the court with their comments. […]

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Summer is an exciting time – kids get a break from school but still need, and want, time with friends and engaging activities. As summer arrives, parents look for the best opportunities to keep kids interested, active, all while learning something in the process. J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall […]

Rockwall Art League to host free demo with Amber Goodwin, acrylic flow expert

Rockwall Art League to host free demo with Amber Goodwin, acrylic flow expert

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) The Rockwall Art League welcomes members of the community to join them at The Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 24, for their monthly meeting featuring “Cells, Cycles & Systems – Acrylic Flow Art with Intention” by Amber Goodwin. Amber is an expert in creative acrylic flow. She […]