Hidden Heroes: Rockwall cemetery honoring African American veterans gains historic recognition

Hidden Heroes: Rockwall cemetery honoring African American veterans gains historic recognition

ROCKWALL, TX (April 1, 2025) Most residents of Rockwall are not aware that tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood is a cemetery where World War I and World War II African American veterans are buried. Gardenhire Cemetery is at the corner of Spring Creek Drive and Woodpark Drive in the subdivision Ridge Road Village. […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands to host ‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby event

Rockwall County Helping Hands to host ‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby event

ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2025) – And they’re off! The most thrilling two minutes in sports is just part of an unforgettable event at Rockwall County Helping Hands’ Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3rd. Get ready to don your fun Derby attire and join us at The Linden, Rockwall’s newest premier event space, […]

Rockwall County launches a fresh, new look to the county website

Rockwall County launches a fresh, new look to the county website

Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed county website. The website, RockwallCountyTexas.com, recently underwent a redesign by CivicPlus, a leading provider of government websites. The updated site features a cleaner layout that is easier to navigate. With the new design, county […]

Rockwall Art League to host Michael O’Keefe One Day Sculpture Workshop

Rockwall Art League to host Michael O’Keefe One Day Sculpture Workshop

Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Rockwall Art League is excited to present a one day sculpture workshop featuring Michael O’Keefe on Saturday, March 15 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. The location of this special event will be held at the O’Keefe Studio Center, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080. Join artist Michael O’Keefe for […]

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Create a Children’s Book with Hazel Spire

Rockwall Art League Presents:  How to Create a Children’s Book with Hazel Spire

Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 when Hazel Spire, author of 14 children’s books, shares her 6 Step Process for crafting a captivating children’s book. Hazel Spire, a London-born children’s author, has lived in Texas and abroad, drawing inspiration from global experiences. She writes poetry, YA mysteries, and […]

Synchronize your watches! Back to the Future: The Musical is coming to Music Hall at Fair Park

Synchronize your watches! Back to the Future: The Musical is coming to Music Hall at Fair Park

Marty McFly (Lucas Hallauer). Photo by McLeod9 Creative, 2025 Dallas, TX (March 5, 2025) — Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy; Broadway Dallas, and Broadway Across America (BAA) are thrilled to announce the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Not Dressed Up but Somewhere to Go

Patti Richter, On Faith: Not Dressed Up but Somewhere to Go

Rockwall, TX (March 5, 2025) – A certain Sunday delivered a perfect spring morning to central Kansas. A young man stood on his porch and noticed the swollen buds on an elm tree. His wife, meanwhile, peered into her bedroom closet. Pregnant with their first child, she easily chose one of the few dresses she […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Monday, March 3

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Monday, March 3

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]

Dementia Support Group for caregivers and families in Rockwall County

Dementia Support Group for caregivers and families in Rockwall County

Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]

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