Recommended for families with pre-K to elementary-age children ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) Join us for the Health Talk Express Well Families Workshop at the Rockwall County Library on May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This program offers practical tools and recipes to help busy parents manage meal planning and preparation. Families will prepare the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Griffin as its new Executive Director. Jacob brings a strong background in finance, operations, and nonprofit leadership. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in business from Stephen F. Austin State University. Throughout his career, he has […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Sophia DuPont is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Sophia is the daughter of Angie and Brent DuPont. She is a three-year member of the team and currently holds the title of Miss Perfect Beautiful for the 2025–2026 year. Sophia has been recognized as Stingerette of the Week in 2025, as […]
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 […]