DALLAS, TX (May 7, 2026) — On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A) announced a new partnership aimed at breaking down barriers to water safety education through the launch of the Learn to Swim Program. The joint initiative will provide no-cost swim lessons and water […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — We The People Taproom is redefining the way locals enjoy their afternoons and evenings with the launch of two new daily experiences: Snack Hour and an extended Happy Hour, both designed to give guests more flexibility, more flavor, and more value than traditional offerings in the area. At a […]
School’s Almost Out… Real Good News Is In! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2026) — Our May/June Summer Camp issue is hot off the press and heading to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with #RealGoodNews, community happenings, local spotlights, and a special guide to camps, activities, and family-friendly adventures happening all season […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2026) — Operation Forward, a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting veterans in need, is proud to announce its upcoming Veteran Giveaway Celebration taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rockwall Ford. The event will bring together businesses, community leaders, nonprofits, and residents from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Griffin as its new Executive Director. Jacob brings a strong background in finance, operations, and nonprofit leadership. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in business from Stephen F. Austin State University. Throughout his career, he has […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) For the 10th consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) Providing care for an elderly person can be a rewarding experience, but caregivers are also subjct to stress and frustration. A few simple tips as outline in the graphic below can help prevent exhaustion and other issues that make a caregiver’s job more difficult. For additional information, call Meals on Wheels […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) – On April 19th, 2026, the Rockwall Police Department received a report from a female victim regarding an alleged assault that occurred during the early morning hours at an establishment in the 2800 Block of Ridge Road. The case was assigned to detectives and after a thorough investigation arrest warrants […]
TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2026) — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns […]
(April 29, 2026) We are enjoying a rainy and gloomy Sunday here at Rivendell, past the mid-point of April. I’m not minding the rain, it’s been soft showers watering all the perennials, vines, and bushes I have planted. I am watching showers through the front window of my writing room; the green branches of the trees […]