ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2026) — Several Rockwall County students were among the 1,250 graduates honored during Texas Connections Academy’s commencement ceremony at the University of Houston Fertitta Center on June 5. The Class of 2026 collectively secured more than $11 million in scholarships and awards while celebrating the completion of their high school education […]
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 […]
DALLAS, TX (June 25, 2026) Givingmas, a fast-growing Dallas based 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to strenghten local communities by identifying and supporting families who are actively working to overcome hardship, is proud to share they have been named a finalist for the 2026 D CEO Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. Givingmas was selected in […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (June 26, 2026)– A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Royse City community at its first location at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Doug Knostman as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Royse City. To celebrate, Knostman and team are inviting the community to show their spots at a Moove-In Party on opening day! Whether it’s a full […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2026) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that the Rockwall County Detention Center has successfully passed its annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). This marks the 18th consecutive year that the facility has met all state-required standards. This achievement reflects the professionalism, dedication, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 24, 2026) As America approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, ideas, and values that have shaped our nation since 1776. While history often highlights great leaders, defining moments, and patriotic milestones, the story of America has also always been the story of business. From small-town […]
A simple plan for adding more native plants to your landscape. ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2026) When summer rolls around in North Texas, there are a few realities that become abundantly clear. High temperatures and drought will likely stay with us for a while, and if you’re like me, water restrictions have become a part […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a powerful and moving art exhibit this fall featuring the work of Holocaust survivor and artist Sofia Davidson. On display from Aug. 13 through Oct. 14, 2026, the exhibit offers visitors a unique visual journey through life before, during, and after the Holocaust. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2026) —I remember the first time I met Claudette Hatfield. I was hoping to get Tate Farms a spot in the Rockwall Farmers Market and I had been told “all things must go through Claudette.” Once I got in contact with her, I shared Tate Farms history in Rockwall, how we […]
EDITOR’S NOTE ROCKWALL, TX (June 19, 2026) —Somewhere between a doctor’s appointment and a hailstorm, my husband accidentally reported himself as a traffic accident. At least, that’s our working theory. It all started the afternoon of June 2nd when I had an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. As we were heading out the door, the […]