Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy educator named TAFE Area 11 Teacher Leader of the Year

Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy educator named TAFE Area 11 Teacher Leader of the Year

Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2026) – Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) is proud to announce that educator Robin Peterson has been awarded Teacher Leader of the Year for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Area 11. Mrs. Peterson was nominated by the GBCCA TAFE officers and selected for the honor by her TAFE peers across the […]

Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping event set for March 7 in Rockwall

Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping event set for March 7 in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2026) – Residents are invited to attend the Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping, a free, family-friendly educational event focused on water-smart, sustainable landscaping. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall (1111 Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall). Hosted […]

Republican Women Scholarship Fund to host Third Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Republican Women Scholarship Fund to host Third Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Heath, TX (February 11, 2026) – The Republican Women Scholarship Fund (RWSF), a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2023, will host its Third Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, April 10, at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. The community is invited to attend and show their support for local students and future leaders. RWSF was founded […]

Redeemer Rockwall opens renovated sanctuary on February 22

Redeemer Rockwall opens renovated sanctuary on February 22

Rockwall, TX (February 11, 2026) – Redeemer Rockwall, a church located right off the square, will hold the first Sunday services in its renovated sanctuary February 22, 2026. The church, which has been meeting at Dobbs Elementary School while completing renovations, will resume its normal 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services. Redeemer, which is celebrating […]

The Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food items

The Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food items

Rockwall, TX (February 11, 2026) – Continuing their mission to combat food insecurity, Catholic Charities Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank have scheduled their monthly mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area. On Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, February, 28 at 9:00 a.m., those seeking assistance can receive fresh fruit, vegetables, and […]

Rockwall to Hold Public Hearing for Input on Two Parks Master Plans

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) – The City of Rockwall is in the process of creating the master plans for two new parks, Ben A. Klutts and Alma Williams Parks. As part of that process, all interested Rockwall residents are encouraged to attend and participate in an upcoming public meetings to provide feedback. The public […]

How I Met My Mate | He Swept Me Off My Skis: Garth and Cindy Horne

How I Met My Mate | He Swept Me Off My Skis: Garth and Cindy Horne

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) I met my husband, Garth, in 1991 while living in Germany, where he was a young lieutenant stationed with the U.S. Army. Our paths crossed on a ski trip to an Austrian mountain, the kind of carefree weekend adventure you imagine in your twenties—until I tore my ACL. What should […]

How I Met My Mate | Two Directions, One Destiny: Mark and Becca Holland

How I Met My Mate | Two Directions, One Destiny: Mark and Becca Holland

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) Mark and I met while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail stretches more than 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Mark started in Maine hiking south to Georgia. I started in Georgia hiking north to Maine. Our paths crossed in New York where we shared what the trail ahead […]

Leadership Rockwall Builds Momentum at Agri-Innovation Barn Day

Leadership Rockwall Builds Momentum at Agri-Innovation Barn Day

Rockwall, TX (Feb. 10, 2026)  With barn doors open and community spirit on full display, Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 officially kicked off its service project with Agri-Innovation Barn Day at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, marking an energizing first step toward meaningful upgrades to the district’s agricultural education facilities. Held February 7th at the […]

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Brooke Marsh

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Brooke Marsh

Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2026) – Brooke Marsh is a proud senior at Rockwall High School and the daughter of CeCe and Tracy Marsh. A dedicated student and athlete, Brooke has been a 4-year member of the Rockwall Cheer Team, where she has shown leadership, spirit, and commitment to excellence. Throughout her high school career, […]