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Published September 24Experience Gardening: A Little Soil, A Lot of Joy
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) Ever consider gardening? Enjoy these personal insights from Rockwall County gardeners who have found more than vegetables, flowers and dirt in their garden. Walter and Carla have a beautiful vegetable garden. Walter has early memories of helping his…
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Published September 24Rockwall Art League to host basket weaving workshop Oct. 8
Local artist Julie Woodard will lead ‘The Art of Basketry’ at the Harry Myers Community Center ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) The Rockwall Art League will host “The Art of Basketry,” a beginner-friendly handwoven basket workshop led by local artist Julie Woodard, from 1 to 4 p.m.…
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Published September 24HTeaO Rockwall to donate $1 for every Huge Tea sold in October
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) — Jeff and Ashley Ivy of HTeaO Rockwall are inviting the community to raise a glass for a cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Huge (50-ounce) Tea purchased in the store or drive-thru throughout October, the Ivys will personally…
Rebel Baseball set to face UCLA, Penn State in Amegy Bank College Baseball Series
Ole Miss Baseball will head to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas to face UCLA, Penn State and Dallas Baptist in the third weekend of the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series on March 5-7. Ole Miss will start its slate of three games on Friday, March 5 against Penn State. The…
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Published September 22The Health Clinic at Helping Hands & Graceful Wellness Medspa Invite you to the 15th Annual Pink Party & 50th Anniversary Celebration
ROCKWALL, TX — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, please join us to celebrate a landmark milestone at the 15th Annual Pink Party. This year’s event carries special significance as Helping Hands honors 50 years of service to the Rockwall community since its…
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Published September 22Rockwall Community Invited to Celebrate the Life of Rita Flinchum
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) — Friends, neighbors, and all whose lives were touched by Rita Flinchum are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087. Rita devoted her…
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Published September 22The 7th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up Rides Into Downtown Rockwall November 14
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) — Mark your calendars for a day of Western fun and community spirit as the 7th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up rides into the Historic Downtown Rockwall Square on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This beloved…
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Published September 22Open Letter to Residents from Rockwall County Commissioners Court Regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Letter to all Residents of Rockwall County, The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has finished and adopted the County’s budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 which begins October 1, 2026. After months of debate a budget has been agreed…
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Published September 22Patricia Mejia marks 10 years with Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County
A decade of heart, hope and leadership ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Long before blue ribbons, blue lights and “Go Blue for Kids” became familiar sights throughout Rockwall County each April, there was a vision: create a place where children who experienced abuse could…
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Published September 22Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival Returns Oct. 10
FREE Ducks, New Prizes and a New Way to Win the Jeep! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks, rows of decorated Jeeps, live music, a huge Kids Zone, food trucks, vendors and family activities return to The Harbor Saturday, October 10 for the…
It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb
RICHARDSON, Texas — The sound came out of nowhere.
It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb
RICHARDSON, Texas — The sound came out of nowhere.