Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October issue

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October issue

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept 23, 2024) — Our October issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 12 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]

Join the Young Professionals of Rockwall

Join the Young Professionals of Rockwall

Empowering the Future Workforce! Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2024) – With the holiday season just around the corner, October provides a perfect opportunity to pause and focus on those who make it a privilege to do business here in Rockwall. Among these are three key people groups that we love to celebrate – young professionals, […]

Lightbridge Academy continues Texas expansion with groundbreaking for new Fate location

Lightbridge Academy continues Texas expansion with groundbreaking for new Fate location

Fate, Texas (September 23, 2024)— Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, announces the expansion of its footprint in Texas with a new center coming to the Fate market. The new Lightbridge Academy center will be located at the northern corner of Memorial Parkway and Chamberlain […]

Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan hosts public forum September 25

Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan hosts public forum September 25

Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]

Two Rockwall ISD students named National Merit semifinalists

Two Rockwall ISD students named National Merit semifinalists

Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]

24th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale comes to Rockwall next week

24th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale comes to Rockwall next week

Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2024) – We are just one week away! The ROCKWALL ART LEAGUE 24th ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART SHOW & SALE ~featuring original art from entries submitted by artists from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana~ is almost here! This is an extraordinary collection of original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, photography, drawing, mosaic art, […]

Anonymous threat investigated at Royse City High School

Anonymous threat investigated at Royse City High School

ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 18, 2024) The Royse City Police Department is investigating reports of an anonymous threat to Royse City High School. A threatening note stating “Shooting up the school 9/25/24” has been found written on a restroom stall at the high school. Several students have reported the incident to school administration and to […]

Here We Grow: Discover the Practice of Seed Collection

Here We Grow: Discover the Practice of Seed Collection

Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]

Rockwall County offers improved Property Fraud Alert program

Rockwall, TX (September 18, 2024) – Property fraud is a growing concern in Texas. County Clerk Jennifer Fogg encourages property owners in Rockwall County to sign up for Property Fraud Alert (PFA) for free. This program notifies individuals via text message, email or phone call when something is filed under their name. The notifications allow […]

Why choose a community bank?

Why choose a community bank?

Registration underway for first webinar in HomeBank Texas’ financial literacy series ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 17, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series focusing on financial literacy. First up will be Landon Lowry, HBTX […]