Scott Dodson Announces Bid for Re-election to Heath City Council, Place 5

Scott Dodson Announces Bid for Re-election to Heath City Council, Place 5

HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2026) Scott Dodson has announced his bid for re-election to Heath City Council – Place 5. “Over the past year and a half since I was elected to City Council, we have faced some incredible challenges and together have risen to the occasion to provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for […]

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Recruits Volunteers for Rockwall County Health & Wellness Education Program

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Recruits Volunteers for Rockwall County Health & Wellness Education Program

Training for New Master Wellness Volunteer Program begins January 21, 2026. Rockwall County, TX (January 15, 2026) – Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities […]

Royse City ISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month with Annual Appreciation Dinner

Royse City ISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month with Annual Appreciation Dinner

Dr. Amy Anderson, Nick Herndon, Brian Zator, Jessica Ratterree, Don Palmer, Nancy Crowell, Julie Stutts, Amanda Self, Connie Goodwin, Cindi Jobe, Eric Fort, Mike Stone ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) — In honor of School Board Recognition Month this January, Royse City ISD is proud to celebrate its Board of Trustees for their unwavering […]

Rockwall High School Earns 2025 AP School Honor Roll Silver Distinction for Third Consecutive Year

Rockwall High School Earns 2025 AP School Honor Roll Silver Distinction for Third Consecutive Year

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) Rockwall High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll at the Silver level of distinction, marking the third consecutive year the campus has earned this prestigious recognition. The AP School Honor Roll, presented by the College Board, recognizes schools that are committed to expanding access to […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll at Bronze Level

Rockwall-Heath High School Named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll at Bronze Level

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, earning the Bronze level of distinction for its commitment to expanding college readiness and academic excellence for students. The AP School Honor Roll, created by the College Board, recognizes schools that have successfully established a strong Advanced […]

Ouida Baley Middle School Partners with Main Street Emporium for Month-Long Student Art Exhibition

Ouida Baley Middle School Partners with Main Street Emporium for Month-Long Student Art Exhibition

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) — Throughout January, Ouida Baley Middle School is proud to partner with Main Street Emporium to host a public exhibition featuring original works by our talented student artists. An ‘Opening Night’ reception is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14th, from 6-7:30 PM, allowing the featured artists to share their work […]

A Rockwall Lesson in Recycling, Family, and Banana Pudding

A Rockwall Lesson in Recycling, Family, and Banana Pudding

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]

Operation Forward Launches in Rockwall: A Year-Long Life Reset Program Designed to Create Lasting Impact

Operation Forward Launches in Rockwall: A Year-Long Life Reset Program Designed to Create Lasting Impact

Nominations open now through March 1 | Community event scheduled for April 4, 2026 ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) — Operation Forward, a newly launched community initiative based in Rockwall, TX, is now accepting nominations for a deserving veteran in need. Designed as an annual legacy program, Operation Forward is built to create lasting impact […]

Poetry Community Christian School welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy

Poetry Community Christian School welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy

Terrell, TX (January 13, 2026) – Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy as a Corporate Officer of this nonprofit accredited educational ministry serving PK-12th families from a 40 mile radius of the school in Poetry.  Dr. Marcus Bellamy holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, Masters of Theology from Dallas […]

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (January 13, 2026) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs 81 pounds. Her favorite things include kittens, kids, snuggles (she’ll bury her head in your neck), chew bones, treats, zoomies (she’d love a yard!), and stuffed toys to carry around. Tofu is extremely sweet and deserves the […]