Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Sept. 6, 2023 – Texas Health Resources has placed No. 3 in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™ 2023 and ranked top in the state. This is the ninth year in a row that Texas Health makes the list. The analysis, which is compiled by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, highlights […]

Visit Rockwall Art League’s 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Sept. 22-30

Visit Rockwall Art League’s 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Sept. 22-30

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 6, 2023) Rockwall Art League (RAL) is proud to present the 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, September 22nd – September 30th at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall. This is the RAL signature event of the year. We’re excited to announce the move to a beautiful new venue that provides more space and […]

Rockwall Yellowjackets Friday Night Game Pushed Back Due to Heat Delay

Rockwall Yellowjackets Friday Night Game Pushed Back Due to Heat Delay

Rockwall, TX (September 6, 2023) – In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of players, staff and attendees, the Rockwall High School vs. Prosper High School varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium has been delayed by 30 minutes due to extreme high temperatures. Friday’s game coincides with […]

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

Rockwall, TX (September 6, 2023) – The Rockwall Parks and Recreation “Butterfly Brigade” held their first Fall meeting on Tuesday, September 5. The program discussion on urban composting and pocket prairies supported future planning for the 36 volunteers who plant and maintain pollinator gardens and/or meadows in 8 Rockwall city parks. To volunteer with the […]

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall, TX (September 1, 2023) – Rockwall County 4-H is hosting a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on September 9 from 9:00-11:00am. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street.  Rockwall County 4-H Club […]

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall, TX (August 31, 2023) – At their recent monthly meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved decreasing the combined tax rate by 19.54 cents, making it the lowest tax rate in the area. Trustees lowered the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate by 18.54 cents and decreased the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax […]

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Rockwall, Tx (August 29, 2023) – I’d been reading about these 3 child-helpful organizations for years. They are all intentioned to make children’s lives better, safer, and secure. I often wondered why  couldn’t they combine their efforts into one organization? Here’s why: they address different issues and each organization is valuable to our community. I’ve […]

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) The Gonzalez family of Rockwall loves their family craft time, and it shows! Together they’ve garnered several wins and honorable mentions at the State Fair of Texas creative arts competition. Emme Journey, a first grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, placed third in ceramics and handpainted, China; honorable mention in painted […]

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Rockwall, TX (August 29, 2023) – After more than 9 million missed cancer screenings during the pandemic, research by the Epic Research journal now shows that screenings across the U.S. and DFW are trending towards pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT), the leading social and emotional cancer support nonprofit serving Rockwall and […]

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) As we approach Labor Day and the upcoming holiday season, the Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to always make safe driving habits a priority, and especially during heavily traveled periods. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this […]