ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) Providing care for an elderly person can be a rewarding experience, but caregivers are also subjct to stress and frustration. A few simple tips as outline in the graphic below can help prevent exhaustion and other issues that make a caregiver’s job more difficult. For additional information, call Meals on Wheels […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall will celebrate its 172nd birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16. Presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, this free, family-friendly event spans Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park, offering a full day of entertainment, activities, and live music. Festivities begin downtown with the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2026) — A county-wide gathering focused on prayer, reflection, and community will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Liberty Hall inside the Rockwall County Courthouse. Titled Rockwall County Prays: One Nation Under God, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with doors opening early. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall County is updating its Thoroughfare Plan to prepare for continued growth and evolving transportation needs. This long-range plan will guide future roadway connections, preserve needed corridors, and support safe and efficient travel across the County. This update builds on the County’s Strategic Plan 2050 and the 2019 […]
TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2026) — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns […]
(April 29, 2026) We are enjoying a rainy and gloomy Sunday here at Rivendell, past the mid-point of April. I’m not minding the rain, it’s been soft showers watering all the perennials, vines, and bushes I have planted. I am watching showers through the front window of my writing room; the green branches of the trees […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) The community is invited to an unforgettable evening of impact, elegance, and purpose at Black Tie & Boots, Heal-Corp’s signature fundraising event supporting life-saving training, equipment, and community awareness initiatives. Set in a refined yet rustic atmosphere at Tate Farms , this unique night blends formal style with Western charm […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2026 Sheri Stodghill Fowler BEST Teachers of the Year and Legacy Award, recognizing three outstanding first-year educators who have made an exceptional impact in the classroom. The BEST (Beginning Educators, Successful Teacher) program supports and celebrates first-year teachers across the district, providing mentorship, […]
Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a transformative initiative created by One CommunityUSA. It […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2026) — An unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery, and purpose unfolded April 11 as the Rockwall Women’s League hosted its annual black-tie gala, Paris After Dark: A Midnight Masquerade, at the iconic Hilton Anatole. As proud Media Sponsor, Blue Ribbon News was honored to help share the story of a night […]