Rockwall County, TX – Aug. 25, 2026 – More than 300 young musicians have been part of the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) since 2022—young people given the opportunity to challenge themselves, perform great music, and discover their capabilities. Rockwall County has a proud tradition of educational excellence, and GRYS is honored to build upon […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) Come pick out the perfect pumpkin and feast on fall fun when the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1232 East Fork Drive. Owners Jill and Chris Blase invite families to their wooded sanctuary, tucked away in the heart of suburban Rockwall. Open through Nov. 1, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – Local performers will have a chance to step into the spotlight this fall as Rockwall Noon Rotary Club presents Rockwall Talent Live, a community talent competition benefiting scholarships for area students. Presented by Rockwall Noon Rotary in partnership with Rockwall ISD, the event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, […]
DALLAS – August 18, 2026 – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 22nd Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15 items, the all-star […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2026) The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department is a winner of the National Safety Council (NSC) 2026 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards. Only 11 companies in the state were honored for their commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users. The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department earned […]
Gala will bring supporters together in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 17, to celebrate two decades of empowering Veterans and supporting the nonprofit’s mission DALLAS – August 20, 2026 – Patriot PAWS will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a glamorous Roaring Twenties-themed Gala, Paws & Pearls, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 10 […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 18, 2026) For over twenty years, doctors have held a not-so-well-disguised resentment for “Dr. Google.” A patient comes to their visit wielding a printout or screenshot from the internet detailing the horrible afflictions with which they have self-diagnosed, expecting us to confirm their worst suspicions. But move over, “Dr. Google,” because there […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Rockwall ISD is celebrating an A-rating following the release of the 2026 district accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency, a significant academic achievement, increasing its rating by four points in just two years. Serving approximately 19,000 students across 26 campuses, Rockwall ISD’s increase from an 87 rating in 2024 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Dr. Christina Bradford has been named a Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). Dr. Bradford is the principal of J.W. Williams Middle School in Rockwall ISD. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service […]
AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]