ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association (RARTA) members will have their first meeting for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday morning, September 9, 10:30AM, in the large meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. Thomas Poore, District 10 Legislative Chair, will speak about the 2027 Legislative Priorities of RARTA. RARTA is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall. The community is invited to attend […]
Still Hope Ranch awarded inaugural grant from TVEC Charitable Foundation to furnish residential shelter KAUFMAN, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) — Still Hope Ranch, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing and restorative care for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, has been awarded its first grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation (Trinity […]
Humans. Horses. Hope. Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Equest at the Texas Horse Park DALLAS, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) – Hope begins with a connection. At Equest, that connection is found in the quiet, powerful bond between humans and horses, and every day it transforms lives. Equest is proud to announce its 46th Annual Blue […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 4, 2026) — The Aspasians are preparing to welcome shoppers, families and local supporters to the 2026 Aspasians Fall Marketplace, a beloved Rockwall County tradition celebrating community, local businesses and philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Aspasians Marketplace has brought together thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) In Rockwall, Texas, a group of local business owners, community leaders, and professionals has found a uniquely fun way to build friendships, talk a little trash, and raise real money for nonprofits—all through fantasy football. Welcome to the Rockwall Gridiron Gang, now entering its fourth season of competition, camaraderie, and […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School student Jamal Moore has won first place in his division of the 2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest from the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). Jamal’s artwork was selected from entries advancing through state-level competitions across the country following the 2025-2026 theme “Level Up.” In […]
HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Thanks to an idea generated by Life Scout P.J. Franchino of Troop 314, Heath now has a Little Free Library, located on the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 140 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX. P.J., the son of Eric and Diana Franchino, presented the idea to the leaders of the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection and honor. The Foundation will present its “9/11 – 25 Years Later” experience on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, offering […]
Rockwall County Republican Women President Alma McClintock, right, introduced 2026 Woman of Influence Dana Macalik, sharing highlights from a career deeply rooted in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) Community leadership and five decades of local history were celebrated Aug. 29 as the Rockwall County Republican Women marked its 50th anniversary with its annual […]