Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Jason Aaron Smith ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) This week, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Jason Aaron Smith, 46, for the offense of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle. After hearing evidence in the punishment phase of the trial, the jury deliberated less than ten minutes before […]
Lifelong Texan, Father, and Small-Business Owner Vows to Fight for Liberty, Put Texans First, and Take Back Austin from Big Developers and Elite Donors Forney, TX (November 21, 2025) – Jason Eddington, a proud lifelong Texan, husband, father of three, and owner of Forney Pediatrics, officially launches his campaign for Texas State Senate District 2, […]
Heath, TX (November 20, 2025) – Orlando López, a South Texas born public education advocate and longtime champion of working families, has officially announced his campaign for Texas House District 33. López, who lives in the district with his wife Carolina, a former public school educator, and their daughter Clara, says he is running to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 18, 2025) — Ericka Ledferd expressed her sincere thanks to residents of Rockwall County who have reached out with concerns, questions, and interest in community leadership. “I want to thank everyone who has approached me about running for county office,” Ledferd said. “Please know I hear you. I’m not dismissing your concerns. […]
Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2025) – Today, we mark the grand opening of the new Rockwall County Annex, a permanent and iconic addition to our county’s infrastructure. This was made possible thanks in large part to funds provided through the federal government’s stimulus legislation under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into […]
Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2025) – A double dose of happy purrs are in store this week! Meet Vienna (left) and Golden (right) – both are super sweet and loving 10-month-old kittens who would love to find a forever home together! They can be adopted separately but would really prefer to stay together, if possible. […]
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 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, 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 […]
Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2025) – Rockwall Independent School District invites the community to join in honoring local heroes at the 2nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium flagpoles. This year’s guest speaker will be James Randolph, Jr., a […]