Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Rowlett, TX (March 21, 2026) – Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAS) will help more cats in the North Texas area get healthy, adoption-ready, and into loving homes. The $50,000 grant will […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]
Rockwall County, TX (March 19, 2026) – Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and free from harm. Yet the reality is stark: 1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect each year (Centers for Disease Control). It’s a statistic that feels distant—until we remember it includes children right here in Rockwall County. As […]
REAL.GOOD.NEWS. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) —Our April print edition is blooming with good news and will land in mailboxes across Rockwall County next week! As spring takes root, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off with a free “Go Blue for Kids” community event at Standard Service. Inside, our pages are filled with inspiring […]
Rockwall, Texas — The halls of Amy Parks Heath Elementary School were lined up with more than just backpacks and lockers this week. In a massive display of community spirit, students and faculty successfully collected 656 boxes of cereal to support local families facing food insecurity. The “Cereal Box Challenge,” encouraged healthy competition between classrooms to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 18, 2026) — The Royse City Tri-County Chamber Youth Leadership program, EMERGING LEADERS, is dedicated to fostering positive change by building a dynamic network of future leaders committed to making a difference in their community. Each month, this inspiring program explores a new topic, broadening high school students’ perspectives on the many […]
Conservative former council member highlights growth, strong services, and community priorities Fate, TX (March 17, 2026) — Allen Robbins is running for Fate City Council, Place 3. He is focused on keeping the city strong, growing the local economy, and ensuring a low tax rate alongside efficient, responsive city services. Robbins’ campaign is about restoring […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2026) Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 16. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening in the park with high-energy […]
DALLAS – March 16, 2026 – Big Tex is ready to announce which design he will be sporting on his Lucchese Bootmaker boots at the State Fair of Texas this fall. The winner of the 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest is Aaliyah McNeal, a proud Texas native who grew up around the corner from […]
Celebrating ‘Time-Treasured Opportunities’ Get ready to celebrate a Rockwall County tradition! From March 25–28, 2026, the 73rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair returns to showcase the agricultural heritage of Rockwall County. Held at Tate Farms (12992 FM 548), this event highlights the hard work of Rockwall County 4-H and FFA students. Through these programs, local youth […]