ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 18, 2026) For over twenty years, doctors have held a not-so-well-disguised resentment for “Dr. Google.” A patient comes to their visit wielding a printout or screenshot from the internet detailing the horrible afflictions with which they have self-diagnosed, expecting us to confirm their worst suspicions. But move over, “Dr. Google,” because there […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Rockwall ISD is celebrating an A-rating following the release of the 2026 district accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency, a significant academic achievement, increasing its rating by four points in just two years. Serving approximately 19,000 students across 26 campuses, Rockwall ISD’s increase from an 87 rating in 2024 […]
GARLAND, Texas (Aug. 17, 2026) — As this year’s H-E-B Excellence in Education Outstanding Large School District in Texas, Garland ISD’s continued success is no coincidence. The district is proud to announce an accountability score of 86, an impressive five-point increase in just two years. More than 95% of campuses earned an acceptable accountability rating, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Dr. Christina Bradford has been named a Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). Dr. Bradford is the principal of J.W. Williams Middle School in Rockwall ISD. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service […]
AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) Rockwall County 4-H Member and Texas 4-H Fashion & Interior Design Ambassador, Savannah Ware participated in the Fashion in Paris, France Trip, July 8-13, 2026, with 21 youth from Texas via Educational Tours. Angela McCorkle, 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, served as the group leader […]
ROYSE CITY, Texas (Aug. 13, 2026) — Small business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners from across the Royse City Tri-County region are invited to attend the Second Annual Royse City Chamber Small Business Summit on August 27, 2026, at the Royse City ISD Event Center. Presented by Raptor IT Solutions, the Summit is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 4, 2026) The Rockwall County Library will present a powerful exhibition of artwork by Holocaust survivor and artist Sofia Davidson from Aug. 13 through Oct. 14, offering the community a deeply personal glimpse into life before, during and after the Holocaust. Presented in partnership with the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission, […]
Award recognizes excavators who prioritize safe digging and raises awareness for Call 811 DALLAS – Aug. 11, 2026 – Atmos Energy celebrates National 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 (8/11), raising awareness for the importance of safe digging practices and procedures across the 1,400 communities we are honored to serve. Since 2024, Atmos Energy has […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 11. 2026) I never thought I would become one of the “worm ladies” in the Master Gardener Program in Rockwall County. There are only two of us – one a 20+ year veteran worm composter, and me, a relative novice. Looking back, though, I suppose it was inevitable that I would spend […]