Rockwall-Heath High School Named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll at Bronze Level

Rockwall-Heath High School Named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll at Bronze Level

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, earning the Bronze level of distinction for its commitment to expanding college readiness and academic excellence for students. The AP School Honor Roll, created by the College Board, recognizes schools that have successfully established a strong Advanced […]

Ouida Baley Middle School Partners with Main Street Emporium for Month-Long Student Art Exhibition

Ouida Baley Middle School Partners with Main Street Emporium for Month-Long Student Art Exhibition

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) — Throughout January, Ouida Baley Middle School is proud to partner with Main Street Emporium to host a public exhibition featuring original works by our talented student artists. An ‘Opening Night’ reception is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14th, from 6-7:30 PM, allowing the featured artists to share their work […]

A Rockwall Lesson in Recycling, Family, and Banana Pudding

A Rockwall Lesson in Recycling, Family, and Banana Pudding

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]

Operation Forward Launches in Rockwall: A Year-Long Life Reset Program Designed to Create Lasting Impact

Operation Forward Launches in Rockwall: A Year-Long Life Reset Program Designed to Create Lasting Impact

Nominations open now through March 1 | Community event scheduled for April 4, 2026 ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) — Operation Forward, a newly launched community initiative based in Rockwall, TX, is now accepting nominations for a deserving veteran in need. Designed as an annual legacy program, Operation Forward is built to create lasting impact […]

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (January 13, 2026) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs 81 pounds. Her favorite things include kittens, kids, snuggles (she’ll bury her head in your neck), chew bones, treats, zoomies (she’d love a yard!), and stuffed toys to carry around. Tofu is extremely sweet and deserves the […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 Announces Class Project: Attend Barn Day on Saturday, February 7

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 Announces Class Project: Attend Barn Day on Saturday, February 7

Rockwall, TX (January 12, 2026) – Leadership Rockwall , a program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce their community project – renovation of the RISD Ag Barn!  To showcase their plans for the needed renovation, Leadership Rockwall will host a Barn Day event on Saturday, February 7 from 1:00 to […]

Marina Village Townhomes marks first new for sale townhome addition to Chandlers Landing in over 30 years

Marina Village Townhomes marks first new for sale townhome addition to Chandlers Landing in over 30 years

Rockwall, TX (January 12, 2026) — A long-planned residential component of the Chandlers Landing master community is moving from vision to reality. Marina Village Townhomes, a new gated townhome development within the established Chandlers Landing community on Lake Ray Hubbard, is now under construction—representing the first opportunity in more than three decades to purchase new […]

Rockwall High School student named Distinguished Student Leader by National Association of Student Councils

Rockwall High School student named Distinguished Student Leader by National Association of Student Councils

Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2026) – Rockwall High School senior and student council president Max Watson completed the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Distinguished Student Leader Program, earning national recognition as a Distinguished Student Leader. NASC is administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The NASC Distinguished Student Leader Program is […]

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club Honored by State Rep. Katrina Pierson for Service to Rockwall County

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club Honored by State Rep. Katrina Pierson for Service to Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 8, 2026) America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club was honored by a special visit from Texas State Representative Katrina Pierson, District 33, during their Jan. 5th meeting at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. Rep. Pierson presented a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives recognizing the good works done by the chapter in and around […]

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Angel Tree Lights Up the Holidays for Local Families

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Angel Tree Lights Up the Holidays for Local Families

Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2026) – The holiday spirit shined bright at Rockwall J.E.R. Chilton YMCA this past season, as the annual Angel Tree program wrapped up. For another year, this beloved program spread joy and warmth to families facing hardship, ensuring no children went without. Contributions by YMCA members and staff make the difference […]