Rockwall, Texas — The halls of Amy Parks Heath Elementary School were lined up with more than just backpacks and lockers this week. In a massive display of community spirit, students and faculty successfully collected 656 boxes of cereal to support local families facing food insecurity. The “Cereal Box Challenge,” encouraged healthy competition between classrooms to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 18, 2026) — The Royse City Tri-County Chamber Youth Leadership program, EMERGING LEADERS, is dedicated to fostering positive change by building a dynamic network of future leaders committed to making a difference in their community. Each month, this inspiring program explores a new topic, broadening high school students’ perspectives on the many […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2026) Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 16. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening in the park with high-energy […]
Celebrating ‘Time-Treasured Opportunities’ Get ready to celebrate a Rockwall County tradition! From March 25–28, 2026, the 73rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair returns to showcase the agricultural heritage of Rockwall County. Held at Tate Farms (12992 FM 548), this event highlights the hard work of Rockwall County 4-H and FFA students. Through these programs, local youth […]
FATE, TX (March 12, 2026) — Melinda McCarthy is stepping up to run for Fate City Council, Place 3, bringing a commitment to family values, fiscal responsibility, and responsible growth to one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. Fate is at an inflection point in its history. The decisions made in the coming years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 12, 2026) Enjoy a fashion show by Bloom and Southern Roots, a delicious lunch, and a special program featuring etiquette expert, author, and speaker Joy Weaver during the Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County’s Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show. The event, presented by Vintage Lace, will be at 11:30 a.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Rockwall-based Poiema Foundation, a human trafficking prevention and resource center, will host its fifth annual Comedy for a Cause event featuring comedian Mike Goodwin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, 4141 International Parkway in Carrollton. Tickets are $40 until March 27; $50 after that, available […]
(From left) Mary Courtin, Kathy Smith, Diana Sterling, Miranda Hyvl, Marni Sanders and Carrie Varner; not pictured, Jessica Carney. Submitted photo. ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2026) – At the starting line of the Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, seven Rockwall area runners will join an elite field to compete in the world’s oldest, most […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2026) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2026)- Rockwall County is looking to add new members to our Road & Bridge crew. Motor Grader Operator: This position involves the skilled operation of heavy construction equipment to maintain, repair, and construct county roads, bridges, drainage systems, and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include laying and patching asphalt, grading, maintaining street signs, hauling […]