Rockwall County’s four Team Texas athletes were welcomed home following the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. Four Team Texas athletes proudly represented Rockwall County on the national stage in Minneapolis. ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2026) — Four Rockwall County athletes are back home after proudly representing Team Texas at the 2026 Special Olympics […]
TEXAS (July 2, 2026) — Exhibitors from the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) gathered in Abilene, Texas, June 20–27 for the 2026 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. In addition to competing with their cattle, participants showcased their talents in a variety of individual, state, and team contests that highlighted creativity, leadership, communication, and […]
DALLAS, TX (June 30, 2026) — Medical City Healthcare announced a grant of $50,000 from the HCA Healthcare Foundation to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to support Beyond the Game, an initiative that equips youth sports coaches, parents, and staff with tools to address emotional regulation, anxiety, and behavioral challenges in elementary-aged children. Beyond the Game delivers mental health […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 17, 2026) Racquet and Jog and The Run House presents The Rockwall Mile, a one mile community run and one mile competitive run, open to everyone. Come for a morning of movement, community, and speed – starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Affinity Fitness, 1203 Beta Drive, Suite 102 in […]
Community can now sign up to join 20,000+ participants in Downtown Dallas DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2026) – Monday, June 1, is the first day of registration for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. Now in its 59th year, thousands of runners and walkers are expected to fill the streets of Downtown […]
From left: Rachel Shupp, Cole Randolph, Zach Miller, Scott Wendt ROCKWALL, TX (May 2026) — Four inspiring Rockwall County athletes are preparing to represent Team Texas on one of the nation’s biggest stages as they head to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 20-26. Selected last summer following a competitive qualification process, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2026) Last up in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight our Lieutenant Officer Piper Perry. Piper is the daughter of Erika and Lee Perry. She is a three-year member of the team and has distinguished herself as a strong leader and accomplished performer. Piper currently serves as Lieutenant Officer for the 2025–2026 year […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2026) Haiden Brown is next up in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Haiden is the daughter of Jamie and Chris Brown. She is a three-year member of the team and serves as Head Rockwall Dance Instructor and New Girl Sergeant for the 2025–2026 year. She was recognized as Stingerette of the Week […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2026) Jackie Chalambaga is next up in our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Jackie is the daughter of Alma and David Chalambaga. She is a three-year member of the team and is a Rockwall Dance Instructor (RDI) for the 2025-2026 season. Jackie earned the title of Miss Jump Splits for the 2025–2026 […]
DALLAS, TX (May 7, 2026) — On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A) announced a new partnership aimed at breaking down barriers to water safety education through the launch of the Learn to Swim Program. The joint initiative will provide no-cost swim lessons and water […]