A decade of heart, hope and leadership ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Long before blue ribbons, blue lights and “Go Blue for Kids” became familiar sights throughout Rockwall County each April, there was a vision: create a place where children who experienced abuse could know they were safe, heard and supported. Then came the […]
FREE Ducks, New Prizes and a New Way to Win the Jeep! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks, rows of decorated Jeeps, live music, a huge Kids Zone, food trucks, vendors and family activities return to The Harbor Saturday, October 10 for the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) — Our October print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities. Can’t wait for the new issue to land in your mailbox? Click here to check […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 18, 2026) Rockwall ISD proudly announces that 21 high school students have been named Commended Students in the 2027 NaQonal Merit Scholarship Program. Fourteen Rockwall High School students and seven Rockwall-Heath High School students have been recognized as Commended for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying […]
(Sept. 17, 2026) Plant lovers and bingo fans can enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks and prizes as Botanical Bingo presents four Plant Bingo Night events across the area. Each event will feature 10 plant prizes, and every ticket holder will receive a free starter plant to take home—giving meaning to Botanical Bingo’s slogan, […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 17, 2026) — Travelling later this year? Need a passport? The Postal Service makes obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience. If your travel plans include visiting any country outside the USA, including Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Bahamas or Bermuda anytime soon, then you will […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS (Sept. 14, 2026) — ChowDown Roadshow is making its first trip outside the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area, traveling to Texas to spotlight independent restaurants and the stories behind them. One of its stops will be We The People Taproom in Rockwall, owned by husband-and-wife team Allen and Shannon Bryan. The ChowDown Roadshow team […]
Community Invited to Tour Mobile Health Unit ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 14, 2026) — Rockwall County residents have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of their neighbors through the 2026 Live Well Rockwall campaign, a community-driven initiative benefiting Texas Health’s Wellness for Life® Mobile Health Program. Led by volunteers across Rockwall County, […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept 10, 2026) – For Rockwall-area residents looking for a way to give back this September, a new community event will make finding a place to serve as simple as showing up. A Fall Community Service Fair, sponsored by JustServe, will bring around 20 local nonprofit organizations together at San Jacinto Plaza in […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 11, 2026) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is proud to celebrate Rockwall County’s selection as one of Expansion Solutions Magazine’s 2026 Top 15 Counties, an honor recognizing communities that demonstrate strong economic momentum, strategic leadership, and a sustained commitment to business growth and long-term prosperity. This national recognition reflects the collaborative efforts […]