Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

ROYSE CITY, TX (April 27, 2026) – On April 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM, the Royse City Police Department responded to a panic alarm at Ouida Baley Middle School. The Royse City Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to the campus notified police units over the radio of the panic alarm and that the school […]

Rockwall Runner. Six Days. Two Marathons.

Rockwall Runner. Six Days. Two Marathons.

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) – At the London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe made history becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour mark in a sanctioned competitive race.  In that same race, a Rockwall woman broke a personal barrier of her own completing the 26.2 mile race less than six days after running the same distance at the Boston Marathon. “Witnessing the historic […]

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — On March 28, 2026, Rockwall County 4-H and Rockwall FFA hosted Buckaroo Barnyard, a family-oriented agricultural education experience held during the annual Rockwall Youth Fair. The Rockwall Youth Fair plays an important role for many youth who house livestock projects at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, as it serves as […]

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — What began in 2005 as a small community gathering of just 40 cars raising approximately $2,600 has grown into one of the premier auto shows in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Now in its 21st year, Cars for CASA continues to make a powerful impact, benefiting Lone Star CASA and […]

More Than a Thrift Store: How Your Old Couch Keeps Rockwall Families Home

More Than a Thrift Store: How Your Old Couch Keeps Rockwall Families Home

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2026) — When residents of Rockwall County drive past the Helping Hands Boutique and Thrift Store, they see a bustling hub of vintage finds, gently used clothing, and sturdy furniture. But behind the price tags and the display windows lies a powerful engine of local survival. For many of our […]

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Audrey Bailey

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Audrey Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) Audrey Bailey, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Chris and Kristin Bailey. Audrey’s love for dance began at a young age when she studied classical ballet at Harmonic Motion and later spent a year training at Royalty Dance Academy. After taking a short break from dance, […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Saturday May 16th, 11am – 2pm, San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2026) What would the early settlers of Rockwall County have grown in the 1850s? Simple, practical vegetables that fed families and stored well, along with Texas native flowers, herbs and more. Learn how to plan your own square foot garden, then visit […]

Rockwall ISD Fashion Design Students Make History with Six Going to Nationals

Rockwall ISD Fashion Design Students Make History with Six Going to Nationals

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026) The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design team from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy is celebrating a historic achievement after competing at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference earlier this month in Dallas. Of the 12 students who competed, 10 earned a Top 5 […]