ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Katelyn Illig is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Katelyn is the daughter of Kristin and Tony Illig. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as Outreach Representative. Katelyn has been part of outstanding team accomplishments during her time as a Stingerette. She contributed to the ADTS […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) For the 10th consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across […]
IKEA Rockwall marks the ninth IKEA store in the Lone Star State. ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2026 – IKEA U.S. is happy to announce the grand opening of its newest store, IKEA Rockwall, on May 13, 2026. This marks the fourth IKEA store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, further expanding access to affordable, well-designed […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 5, 2026) — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court is proud to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan Dashboard, an interactive, detailed snapshot of its progress in meeting the county’s strategic objectives. The dashboard is powered by Envisio, a strategy and performance management software for local governments and other publicly accountable […]
GARLAND, TX (May 5, 2026) — Garland Independent School District has earned the distinction of H-E-B Texas District of the Year, receiving one of the state’s highest honors in public education along with $100,000 to support continued innovation and student opportunities. The recognition reflects the collective impact of nearly 50,000 students, staff, families, and community […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas (BGCNETX) is expanding summer opportunities for teens with the launch of its Legal Education Mini Camp, made possible through support from the Texas Bar Foundation. The Legal Education Mini Camp is one of eight unique summer camp experiences offered by BGCNETX this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) Addie Osborne is next in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight! Addie is the daughter of Barbara and Aaron Osborne. She is a two-year member of the team and serves as Stingerette Chaplain, reflecting her strong leadership, faith, and commitment to serving others. Addie has earned multiple Spirit Girl of the Week […]
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 […]
FATE, TX (May 4, 2026) — The City of Fate is proud to announce the appointment of Ron Winegar, a highly decorated and visionary law enforcement leader, as the new Chief of Police for Fate Police Department. Chief Winegar brings 29 years of municipal policing experience, including service as Chief of Police for the Boise […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 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 […]