ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Rockwall Fire Station #2 for its 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. The event brought together over 200 business leaders, city and county officials, and first responders for a memorable celebration of the dedication and courage displayed by Rockwall’s […]
Annual Fundraiser Supports Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class After-Prom Event HEATH, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) – The Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2024 will host the annual Heath Holiday Home tour on Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1 — a community tradition that helps raise funds for the students’ after-prom event. Four amazing homes […]
TERRELL, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Friday, November 3, across the entire STAR Transit service area. In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]
Commitment to resident-centered decision-making earns Fate national recognition, presented by ICMA and Polco FATE, TX (October 26, 2023) – The City of Fate has won a 2023 Voice of The People (VOP) Award for Transformation in Economy. The VOP Awards honor local governments that best engage residents and include public opinion in community decisions. These are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) A brave thirty-four-year-old left his native Scotland in 1858 and traveled four and a half months with his young bride to their chosen destination in the South Pacific. Though thankful to finally arrive at their intended island, relief soon gave way to horror and dismay. The local inhabitants were naked […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Quilting is something of a lost art. But for a group at Lakepointe Church who meet each Monday, quilting is far from lost. In fact, it is very close to their hearts as they live out the old adage, my soul is fed by needle and thread. Lakepointe Quilters – […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX –Oct. 20, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our November issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good […]
Royse City, TX (October 20, 2023) – With nearly 31 years of service in Texas public schools and 12 years as superintendent of Royse City ISD, Kevin Worthy announced his retirement today. Mr. Worthy will continue to serve the district as superintendent through the end of the current semester and support the school board with […]
Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2023) – I have a friend who frequents thrift stores. She recently shared a photo of a treasure she had passed up while on a foraging expedition. The photo showed a red, green, and blue snowman, crafted of Playdoh, with perky yellow buttons, requisite carrot nose and a winsome sky-blue derby. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2023) – You’re Invited to a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Thursday, November 9th, from 5:30 to 8:00pm at Springhill Suites by Marriott Rockwall. Join Rockwall Art League & Springhill Suites by Marriott as we kick off the season with a casual evening of art, entertainment, light appetizers and drinks for purchase. Enjoy […]