Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery farewell as he exited the U.S. Congress, advising fellow legislators “You may all go…and I will go to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Have you wanted to try vegetable gardening? If so, you might be thinking, “It’s August… it’s too late AND too hot for a garden this year.” Think again. Did you know that North Texas has two growing seasons; spring and autumn? Autumn in North Texas is an ideal time […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The holiday season in Rockwall County has long been defined by generosity, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. That tradition will continue—and grow stronger—as the Rockwall County Toys for Tots campaign officially takes the lead on this year’s countywide Christmas toy drive, in close partnership with […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The City of Rockwall, the Rockwall Police Department, and Rockwall Fire Department invite residents to join their neighbors for Texas Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. This annual event encourages communities to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside […]
Major in Munchies How about an after-school snack? Joy, an 8-year-old Akita belonging to Doris and Tom Richards with T&D Construction, is hungry after a day of learning new tricks. ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2025) These fun-loving furballs have been living their best summer alongside their human sidekicks. Now, as the school year begins and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) Kenda Culpepper, Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney, has been elected as the 2025-2026 Chair of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Texas Bar Foundation was founded in 1965 by attorneys dedicated to advancing justice and improving the legal profession. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, the Foundation is over 11,000 members strong […]
GARLAND, Texas (August 13, 2025) – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place Proposition A, also known as the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE), on the Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot. If approved by voters, Proposition A could generate approximately $56 million for the district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget, which […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – Rockwall ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for children based on current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Rockwall ISD will begin distributing letters through the enrollment […]
Donation Secures Naming Rights to Natatorium, Supports Expansion Efforts ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) – In a landmark show of support for the health and vitality of Rockwall County, HomeBank Texas is proud to announce a $500,000 financial gift to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall in support of its ongoing $5.2 million Capital Campaign to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – The City of Rockwall will begin the decommissioning process for the Squabble Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 2219 Dickson Lane, on Monday, August 18, 2025. The facility, in continuous operation since 1975, has served the community for five decades and is now being retired as part of the […]