Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2025) – Join the Rockwall Community Band for a heartwarming evening of holiday music to kick off the Christmas season. The Christmas Joy Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rockwall. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy timeless Christmas classics, […]
Rockwall County, Texas (November 13, 2025) – Commissioner John Stacy has released an update highlighting four key issues currently being addressed by the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court. These issues — growth and development, regional transportation planning, the Trip 21 Road Bond Program, and local road construction — represent some of the most significant concerns impacting […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) You’ve likely seen columns and photos from me regarding my former garden The Mildscape. I’m sharing this delightful view one final time. I started the garden from bare ground, four and a half years ago. A crew removed the sod, set the stone border, and the first trees were planted. Then […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District community came together Tuesday morning to honor America’s heroes during its second annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Guests filled the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium concourse in red, white, and blue as we thanked our local veterans for their service. The Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy […]
Rockwall County (November 12, 2025) – ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County was recently accredited by The Joint Commission, earning the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards to provide safe, quality patient care. The Joint Commission’s hospital standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, […]
Rockwall County Judge Frank New (center) with his wife Kerri and Sharon Henson, Republican Party County Chair ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) Earlier this week I officially filed for re-election to the office of Rockwall County Judge. As I look back over the 4 years since I first made the decision to seek this office, […]
Real Giving. Real Impact. Countless Lives Changed McKinney, TX (November 12, 2025) — Step into Historic Downtown McKinney this holiday season and discover more than twinkling lights and festive cheer — the Texas Giving Machine is back! From November 21 through December 4, families and friends can experience the joy of giving firsthand, turning simple […]
Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2025) — The Rockwall County Democratic Party (RCDP) delivered a generous collection of food donations to Rockwall Helping Hands, following a successful county-wide food drive that united residents around one goal of helping neighbors in need. Led by RCDP Chair Susie Stansel, members of the Rockwall County Democratic Party personally delivered […]
An inspiring evening celebrating courage, leadership, and the bright futures of local youth ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 11, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala, taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the elegant Hilton Rockwall Lakefront. This unforgettable evening will celebrate […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2025) – If there is one thing in Texas that you can be sure of, it is a fact that another election is just around the corner! For Rockwall County, the majority of the Commissioners Court is up for election in 2026. Specifically, that is the County Judge, Frank New, Precinct […]