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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) — Jeff and Ashley Ivy of HTeaO Rockwall are inviting the community to raise a glass for a cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Huge (50-ounce) Tea purchased in the store or drive-thru throughout October, the Ivys will personally donate $1 to Susan G. Komen. Inside the store, […]
Local artist Julie Woodard will lead ‘The Art of Basketry’ at the Harry Myers Community Center ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) The Rockwall Art League will host “The Art of Basketry,” a beginner-friendly handwoven basket workshop led by local artist Julie Woodard, from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Harry Myers Community […]
ROCKWALL, TX — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, please join us to celebrate a landmark milestone at the 15th Annual Pink Party. This year’s event carries special significance as Helping Hands honors 50 years of service to the Rockwall community since its founding in 1976. The Pink Party is […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) — Friends, neighbors, and all whose lives were touched by Rita Flinchum are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087. Rita devoted her time and heart to helping others. Through […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Letter to all Residents of Rockwall County, The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has finished and adopted the County’s budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 which begins October 1, 2026. After months of debate a budget has been agreed upon that was unanimously approved by the Commissioners Court and […]