ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Detention Center offers a variety of inmate programs designed to improve safety during incarceration and equip inmates with the skills needed for successful reintegration into society. Because many individuals reenter the local community after release, these initiatives focus on reducing recidivism and promoting positive contributions […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) During the Friends of the Rockwall County Library’s sold-out April meeting, the slate for the FOL Board was approved by unanimous vote. New officers will be installed at the May meeting. The 2026-2027 Friends of the Library Board will include: President – Kelli Delozier President Elect – Leigh Wilcoxson 1st […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 13, 2026) — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Museum invites the community to step back in time during its upcoming Brown Bag Revisited lecture series on Friday, May 8. Local historian Joy Bounds will present an engaging program titled “History of The Rockwall Texas Success…and…A Child’s Recollection of the Newspaper […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 8, 2026) – Rockwall County is on the brink of an exciting update to its Thoroughfare Plan, and your input in our survey is vital for shaping the future. Rockwall County is working with Freese and Nichols, Inc., to improve its Thoroughfare Plan to support future growth and meet changing transportation […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation invites the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour […]
Rockwall, TX (March 31, 2026) – Each year, the Rockwall Noon Rotary hosts a special recognition that underscores values of service and commitment while shining a light on local heroes – our first responders – who put their lives on the line every day. In a spirit of gratitude and deep appreciation, the event brings […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a special educational program on the Holocaust on Thursday, April 30, featuring a guest speaker from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission in Austin. The presentation, titled “Making Sense of the Unimaginable: How Antisemitic Lies Fanned the Flame of Hate […]
Rockwall County, TX (March 24, 2026) – Meet little Chloe. She is young, afraid, and disoriented. The last thing she remembers is her parents fighting — as they often do — but this time a police officer was there. This time, she was the one being taken away. Her head hurts. Is Mommy okay? Where […]