New Rockwall ISD “Simple Truths” website provides clear, transparent school finance information

New Rockwall ISD “Simple Truths” website provides clear, transparent school finance information

Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to announce the official launch of Simple Truths, a website designed to encourage financial transparency and share facts about how public schools are funded and local tax dollars are being spent. In Rockwall ISD, we face financial challenges as we manage deficit budgets and underfunded […]

Untold Texas stories come to life for young readers in new DAR Book: TEXAS Before the Lone Star

Untold Texas stories come to life for young readers in new DAR Book: TEXAS Before the Lone Star

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 […]

United Against Crime: Rockwall First Responders invite residents to celebrate Texas Night Out

United Against Crime: Rockwall First Responders invite residents to celebrate Texas Night Out

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 […]

Pup Culture: Back-to-Drool Season

Pup Culture: Back-to-Drool Season

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 […]

Kenda Culpepper of Rockwall elected Chair of Texas Bar Foundation

Kenda Culpepper of Rockwall elected Chair of Texas Bar Foundation

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 […]

HomeBank Texas announces transformational gift to J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Capital Campaign

HomeBank Texas announces transformational gift to J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Capital Campaign

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 […]

City of Rockwall to begin decommissioning of Squabble Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility

City of Rockwall to begin decommissioning of Squabble Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility

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 […]

Wings of Wisdom Gala Oct. 18 to celebrate and support local seniors

Wings of Wisdom Gala Oct. 18 to celebrate and support local seniors

Meet the dream team making this year’s ‘Wings of Wisdom’ Gala take flight! From left: Kelsey Curbo, Joanna Razowski, Maureen Cook, Dianna Johnson, Susan Canales, and Debbie Cribari. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 12, 2025)It’s a season of celebration and purpose as the 8th Annual Wings of Wisdom Gala, Inspiring Generations, takes flight on Friday, October 18 […]

Faith, Fellowship, and Fun: Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast encourages educators returning to the classroom

Faith, Fellowship, and Fun: Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast encourages educators returning to the classroom

Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – A cherished tradition, the annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast, hosted on July 30 by J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall saw over one hundred educators and community members gather for a time of encouragement, prayer, and fun. Making a perfect start to the day, breakfast, provided by Preston Hollow Catering, greeted […]

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – Meet Bailey! This 5-year-old tripod sweetie is housebroken, crate-trained, and great with both dogs and cats. She’s an endearingly goofy 54-pound lapdog who thinks she’s a big baby. If Bailey look familiar, you may recall she was our featured Pet of the Week in June. Since then she completed […]