ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2026) Four-legged fashionistas will take the stage when the fourth annual Pumpkins and Paws event returns Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Lakes Assembly, 901 W. William Street in Rockwall. The fall celebration features a Furry Fashionista Fashion Show, inviting pet owners to sign up their […]
AUSTIN, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) —State Representative Katrina Pierson (House District 33), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine, yesterday convened the subcommittee’s second interim hearing, focused on early detection of hormone imbalances and access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. “Too many […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) With Early Voting beginning in less than two weeks on October 19th, and Election Day occurring in less than 30 days on November 3rd, the Rockwall County Republican Party is actively working to encourage voter participation. Our Rockwall County Chair Alma McClintock and various Precinct Chairs have hosted meet-and-greets across […]
From left: Jacob Griffin, Peggy Starnes, Judge Brett Hall, Marnie McDorman, Cynthia Yanez, and Danielle Key at the September 29 swear in ceremony at Rockwall County Courthouse. Rockwall, Texas – (October 2026) – Lone Star CASA welcomed seven new Volunteer Advocates during two recent swear-in ceremonies at the Rockwall County Courthouse, officially marking the beginning […]
ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 5, 2026) Texas author Amanda Churchill will present her debut novel, “The Turtle House,” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, for the monthly meeting of Rowlett Reviews Book Club. Moving between a granddaughter in 1990s Texas and her grandmother in Japan before and after World War II, “The Turtle House” is a […]
Rockwall County, TX – Oct. 2, 2026 – Royse City recently kicked off its first Tri-County Leadership Class with an engaging day alongside Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy and other county officials. The day began at the Historic Courthouse, where Commissioner Stacy and County Judge Frank New shared insights into the Commissioners Court and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 3, 2026) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a local service opportunity is giving community members a simple way to offer comfort and encouragement to women recovering from breast cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery. The Pink Project is collecting new pink pajamas for breast cancer patients through its Pink Pajama […]
Dallas • Garland • Rowlett ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 5, 2026) For a decade, volunteers have joined forces to remove litter and debris from Lake Ray Hubbard, parks, roadways, and surrounding areas. Last year alone, 359 volunteers contributed 1,526 hours, cleaning 37 miles of shoreline and removing 7,762 pounds of debris and more than 100 tires. […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 1, 2026) – Academic leaders from across Texas convened on September 23 and 24 at the Royse City ISD Event Center to learn and collaborate, dedicated to creating educational systems that go beyond standardized measures. The event, hosted by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), featured the Texas Public Accountability […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) Ever consider gardening? Enjoy these personal insights from Rockwall County gardeners who have found more than vegetables, flowers and dirt in their garden. Walter and Carla have a beautiful vegetable garden. Walter has early memories of helping his grandmother hoe, weed, and harvest vegetables in her garden. Carla’s childhood memories about garden-fresh produce came from her family’s weekly trips to the Dallas Farmers Market. After moving to rural Rockwall […]