Rockwall County Helping Hands: Nearly 50 Years of Service

Rockwall County Helping Hands: Nearly 50 Years of Service

Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) – Rockwall County Helping Hands is preparing to celebrate 50 years of serving neighbors in need in 2026. The agency was founded in the mid-1970s by local churches and businesses that recognized a growing need for food and clothing among Rockwall County families. As the work expanded, it became clear […]

Felicia Morris, long-time Rockwall County Courthouse employee, embarks on a new chapter

Felicia Morris, long-time Rockwall County Courthouse employee, embarks on a new chapter

Pictured: Judge Hogan, Judge Sweet, Felicia Morris, Judge New and Judge Florance Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) – Felicia Morris is embarking on a new chapter as she retires, marking the end of a remarkable journey that has seen her become a beloved presence in the County Judge’s office at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse. […]

Last Call: Park Place Dealerships’ Season of Giving provides grants to area nonprofits

Last Call: Park Place Dealerships’ Season of Giving provides grants to area nonprofits

Applications can be submitted through Friday, October 24 – local charities are encouraged to apply. Irving, TX (October 20, 2025) – Park Place Dealerships has launched its 5th annual Season of Giving, offering up to $100,000 in grants to nonprofits making a positive impact across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Beginning October 1 through October […]

Lilo’s Journey to Family: Lone Star CASA shares inspiring adoption story

Lilo’s Journey to Family: Lone Star CASA shares inspiring adoption story

Kaufman & Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2025) — Lone Star CASA had the joy of celebrating the adoption of 17-year-old Lilo at the Grayson County Courthouse. Lilos’s journey through foster care is one of extraordinary resilience, healing, and hope. Lilo’s path was not without setbacks, including the heartbreak of a failed adoption. Yet, with consistent […]

Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food and pantry items

Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall with fresh food and pantry items

Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Continuing their mission to combat food insecurity, Catholic Charities Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank have scheduled their monthly mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area. On Saturday, October 18 at 11:30am and Tuesday, October 21 at 9:00am, those seeking assistance can receive fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]

Rockwall ISD provides tax notice and Proposition A clarification

Rockwall ISD provides tax notice and Proposition A clarification

Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Rockwall County taxpayers should begin receiving their property tax notices in the mail this week, and as a result, Rockwall ISD is providing clarification regarding the upcoming November 4 Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). State law requires school districts to include the proposed Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) tax […]

Rockwall ISD showcases student success, fiscal responsibility, and community impact at Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce partnership luncheon

Rockwall ISD showcases student success, fiscal responsibility, and community impact at Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce partnership luncheon

Rockwall, TX (October 10, 2025) — Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal delivered a presentation to the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to student achievement and responsible fiscal stewardship. In attendance were several students from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy (GBCCA), representing the district’s award-winning Career and […]

Discover the practice of seed collection: Save seeds now. Swap later.

Discover the practice of seed collection: Save seeds now. Swap later.

Rockwall County (October 9, 2025) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage worldwide. Mark your calendars and start collecting […]

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