An inspiring evening celebrating courage, leadership, and the bright futures of local youth ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 11, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala, taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the elegant Hilton Rockwall Lakefront. This unforgettable evening will celebrate […]
Garland, TX (November 5, 2025) – A message from Garland ISD Superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Lopez Dear Garland ISD Community, Your support of Proposition A is an extraordinary act of trust in our schools, our teachers, and our students. We are grateful for the overwhelming community support. Your vote is about gratitude, appreciation, and responsibility. You […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications. ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2025) Rockwall ISD’s Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election was approved by voters today, giving the district access to $16.5 million annually to pay for employee salary increases, school safety, special education and student programs. “The November ballot gave Rockwall ISD voters the unique opportunity to […]
Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Robert Throgmorton ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4. 2025) A Rockwall County man has been sentenced to 55 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Robert Owen Throgmorton, age […]
Rowlett, TX (November 3, 2025) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $26,200.00 raised in the quarter ending September 30, 2025 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Kerrville Lions, Rowlett High School, […]
Rowlett, TX (November 3, 2025) – Rowlett Reviews Book Club eagerly awaits their November gathering which promises to be a very entertaining discussion! The Way I Was is the next book that will be reviewed on November 18 by one of our best reviewers – Kathleen Cunningham! In this autobiography, Kathleen will tell us all […]
Frank Locke shares insight into Rockwall’s earliest settlers through Republic-era land records Rockwall Pioneers By Frank LockeMember, Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission At the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on October 10, the evening’s topic was The Settlement of Rockwall County by Original Land Patents. Speaker Frank Locke—member […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rowlett, TX (October 29, 2025) – A weekend shopping spree could help change a life! On November 5–8, Acacia Collective will host a massive community fundraiser sale to support 12-year-old Marley Mansour, a Rowlett local fighting a rare genetic disease called NARS1. The sale is no ordinary garage sale. Think designer sample sale meets treasure hunt—3,000 square […]