ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 22, 2026) — Youth across the globe are invited to make a meaningful impact during Global Youth Service Day (April 24–26, 2026), with service opportunities continuing throughout April and May as part of Youth Service Month. Through JustServe.org, young people ages 5–25 can discover hands-on ways to get involved as they […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 22, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services is preparing for the Older Americans Day Celebration. This year’s theme is “Champion Your Health.” Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five city mayors, city government, and individuals nominate several outstanding seniors (or those who serve them) to receive an award for making a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) This summer you can ‘Unearth A Story’ at the Rockwall County Library. There are summer reading club programs for all ages (children, teens, and adults)! The Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 1. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a Kick-Off event with dinosaur-themed games and crafts for children […]
A treasured memory shared by longtime Rockwall resident and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Max Corneau with his own son, Justin, 3, when they visited the Flasher conning tower in Groton, CT shortly before she became the centerpiece of the national submarine memorial. (April 21, 2026) On Saturday, June 20, 2026 the National Museum of the […]
WYLIE, TX (April 21, 2026) — In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center invites the community to experience the wild in a whole new way during its upcoming “Lions and Tigers and Tents — Oh My!” overnight campout on Saturday, May 23. This one-of-a-kind Visitor Camp Out offers guests the rare opportunity to spend a […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Detention Center offers a variety of inmate programs designed to improve safety during incarceration and equip inmates with the skills needed for successful reintegration into society. Because many individuals reenter the local community after release, these initiatives focus on reducing recidivism and promoting positive contributions […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Library is inviting the community to get creative this May with its annual Mini Art Exhibition, themed “Unearth a Story.” Open to teens, adults, and children ages 8 and up, the program welcomes artists of all experience levels to participate. Beginning May 1, community members […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) This past Saturday, April 18, New Citizen Certificates were presented to members of our community who recently became U.S. citizens. Rockwall County Judge Frank New administered the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. Patriotic Singers Gail Lasky, Barbara Matthews, Jamie Rubush, and Debbie Weigant opened […]
From left: Captain Michael Caffey, Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association President; Dennis Lewis, Rockwall City Council member; Michael Sauder, Driver/Engineer; Council member Anna Campbell; Council member Richard Henson; Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum; Captain Josh Turner. Submitted photo. ROCKWALL, TX (April 2026) — Members of the Rockwall City Council traded their usual roles for bunker gear last […]