HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Thanks to an idea generated by Life Scout P.J. Franchino of Troop 314, Heath now has a Little Free Library, located on the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 140 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX. P.J., the son of Eric and Diana Franchino, presented the idea to the leaders of the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection and honor. The Foundation will present its “9/11 – 25 Years Later” experience on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, offering […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) — The Rockwall Art League will host a beginner-friendly acrylic painting workshop with local artist Marcie Penland from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Harry Myers Community Center. The three-hour workshop, titled “Hydrangeas,” will guide participants step by step through creating a colorful, realistic bouquet of hydrangeas […]
Rockwall County Republican Women President Alma McClintock, right, introduced 2026 Woman of Influence Dana Macalik, sharing highlights from a career deeply rooted in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) Community leadership and five decades of local history were celebrated Aug. 29 as the Rockwall County Republican Women marked its 50th anniversary with its annual […]
Woodcreek resident and marketing executive says the campaign is about managed growth, infrastructure, and a more civil council Fate, TX (August 28, 2026) — Josh Martin, a six-year Fate resident and marketing professional, has filed as a candidate for Fate City Council, Place 1, in the November 3, 2026, special election. The seat became vacant […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) Rockwall County District Court Judge Brett Hall has sentenced Chad Beery, a former Mesquite ISD high school teacher, to 30 years in a Texas prison for Possession of Child Pornography following successful indictment and prosecution from the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation against the former high school teacher […]
Learn how your HOA can save water, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable landscape. Presented by HOA Connect and North Texas Municipal Water District HOA Connect and the North Texas Municipal Water District invite you to join regional experts for an informative forum focused on water-efficient landscape management and cost-saving strategies for HOAs. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 8, 2026) When Allie walked through the doors of Rockwall Helping Hands, she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Recently divorced and raising two children on a single income, she found herself facing a terrifying reality as the school year approached: her paycheck simply wasn’t going to […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) On, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Royse City Police Department was contacted by the Royse City ISD and informed a firearm had been brought into the Alternative Learning Center. The firearm had been brought onto the campus by a student and had already been secured by RCISD Security prior […]
Facility enhancements include natatorium renovation and new exercise studio ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall broke ground today on one of its largest construction projects to date, a $5.2 million facility expansion. The project will focus on improving some of its most heavily trafficked areas, helping to increase access, […]