ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 19, 2026) I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as City Council Member, Place 6, for the City of Rockwall. Rockwall has been my home for 36 years, and for 26 of those years, I have served as an educator in Rockwall ISD. Serving our city, both in the classroom […]
Rockwall, TX (January 16, 2026) – Congratulations to Eshaan Gulati, 7th-grade student from Maurine Cain Middle School, who won first place in the Rockwall County Spelling Bee! Eshaan will represent Rockwall ISD in the regional spelling bee in March. Fifth-grade student Khai Self from Dorris A. Jones Elementary came in second and will serve as […]
Rockwall, TX (UPDATED January 20, 2026) – PLEASE NOTE: Due to forecasted freezing / icy weather this weekend, this Saturday’s (Jan. 24) Food Pantry is canceled. The mobile food panty will return in Feb. Stay tuned for information. December saw another very successful Food Pantry with over 200 families in need served – and this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2026) Leadership Rockwall 2026, a program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, recently unveiled its class project: the Agri-Innovation Barn, supporting Rockwall FFA and Rockwall County 4-H programs. This initiative will modernize the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, creating an enhanced space for hands-on learning in animal science, horticulture, welding, and more. […]
HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2026) Scott Dodson has announced his bid for re-election to Heath City Council – Place 5. “Over the past year and a half since I was elected to City Council, we have faced some incredible challenges and together have risen to the occasion to provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for […]
Training for New Master Wellness Volunteer Program begins January 21, 2026. Rockwall County, TX (January 15, 2026) – Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]
Terrell, TX (January 13, 2026) – Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy as a Corporate Officer of this nonprofit accredited educational ministry serving PK-12th families from a 40 mile radius of the school in Poetry. Dr. Marcus Bellamy holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, Masters of Theology from Dallas […]
Rockwall, TX (January 13, 2026) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs 81 pounds. Her favorite things include kittens, kids, snuggles (she’ll bury her head in your neck), chew bones, treats, zoomies (she’d love a yard!), and stuffed toys to carry around. Tofu is extremely sweet and deserves the […]
Dallas, TX (January 12, 2026) – Stan’s Blue Note is turning up the heat once again with “Great Bowls of Fire,” the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off, happening Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM. Self-proclaimed chili chefs from across DFW will bring their best bowls, bold flavors, and friendly competition to one […]