Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Grace Clinic awarded ~$10,000 donation ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2025) – 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County, aka Lakeside Leaders, welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. yesterday evening, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders […]

Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2025) Rockwall County voters will see a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), or Proposition A, on the Tuesday, November 4, ballot. The VATRE will determine whether Rockwall Independent School District can access more than $16.5 million in new annual local funding, every year to […]

Kick off the holidays this Saturday at the 51st Annual “Tis the Season Bazaar

Kick off the holidays this Saturday at the 51st Annual “Tis the Season Bazaar

Rockwall, TX (October 29, 2025) – Mark your calendars for the annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar hosted by First United Methodist Church in Rockwall! For over 50 years, the event has helped kick off the holidays with a large assortment of handmade items and vendors perfect for holiday gift-giving! The event will be held on […]

Update: Rockwall’s Chris Fowler sees Eagle Scout project takes flight

Update: Rockwall’s Chris Fowler sees Eagle Scout project takes flight

Rockwall, TX (October 29, 2025) – What began over a year ago as an Eagle Scout project has evolved into a community-wide conservation effort, with newly constructed bee hotels now installed at seven Rockwall area parks. Scout Chris Fowler spent extensive time researching requirements, installation specifications, and materials to construct bee hotels designed as safe […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Rockwall, TX (October 27,2025) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) regrets to inform the community that recent reductions in federal funding have significantly impacted the organization’s ability to provide vital services to local seniors and individuals with disabilities. The ongoing government shutdown further jeopardizes Meals on Wheels programs through decreased federal funding, which may […]

Jerry Welch earns Residential Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist™ designation

Jerry Welch earns Residential Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist™ designation

Rockwall, TX (October 27, 2025) — Jerry Welch, REALTOR®, has earned the prestigious Residential Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist™ (RREDS) designation. This certification recognizes REALTORS® who have completed specialized training in handling the unique challenges and sensitivities involved in real estate transactions related to divorce. With more than 18 years as a Full-Time, Professional REALTOR®, […]

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 27, 2025) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs around 60 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 Singing Men of Texas Return from Baltic Sea Mission Tour

The Singing Men of Texas Return from Baltic Sea Mission Tour

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2025) – The Singing Men of Texas, North Central Chapter, recently returned from their latest mission trip to Europe. The group typically travels to Eastern Europe every two years for ministry opportunities with this year’s tour taking them to the Baltic Sea countries — Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. […]

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. Sunday, November 9, […]

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District continues to put students first by investing in their safety, security, and educational support—despite the State not fully funding mandates in these critical areas. Each year, Rockwall ISD allocates millions of dollars from its General Fund to meet safety […]