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Rockwall County, Texas
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About Rockwall, TX

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Approximately 107,819 residents
County Seat
Rockwall, Texas
Coverage Area
149 square miles in northeastern Texas

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Royse City ISD Honors Special Olympics Athletes with Letterman Jackets
Education

Royse City ISD Honors Special Olympics Athletes with Letterman Jackets

Royse City ISD presented RCISD letterman jackets to Special Olympics student-athletes at Baley Middle School after a Feb. 13 basketball skills competition.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rockwall County Announces Planned I-30 Lane Closures, Overnight Detours on County Roads
Government

Rockwall County Announces Planned I-30 Lane Closures, Overnight Detours on County Roads

Rockwall County published a Feb. 27 public advisory warning of planned lane closures on I-30 with frontage-road operations and overnight detours on county roads for bridge and roadway work.

James Thompson2m read
Lake Ray Hubbard’s The Harbor anchors Rockwall County waterfront dining and recreation
Business

Lake Ray Hubbard’s The Harbor anchors Rockwall County waterfront dining and recreation

Picture a five-minute stroll to the boardwalk, sunset cocktails on restaurant patios and free summer concerts at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard’s eastern shore.

Sarah Chen3m read
Historic Rockwall County Courthouse, Downtown Square Showcase Local History and Attractions
Community

Historic Rockwall County Courthouse, Downtown Square Showcase Local History and Attractions

Stand on the courthouse square at 101 E Rusk St and you’ll find a 1940s WPA‑era Moderne courthouse, 19th‑century storefronts, and a calendar of community events that keep downtown Rockwall active.

Marcus Williams6m read
ConstructConnect Lists 6,445-SF Royse City Retail Project, $650K Bidding Soon
Business

ConstructConnect Lists 6,445-SF Royse City Retail Project, $650K Bidding Soon

ConstructConnect listed a 6,445‑sf Royse City retail project valued at $650,000, marked "bidding soon" and showing plans are not available while funding labels conflict.

Sarah Chen3m read
Farmers Electric Cooperative Launches Base Power Home Backup Battery Program for Members
Business

Farmers Electric Cooperative Launches Base Power Home Backup Battery Program for Members

Farmers Electric members in Rockwall County can sign up now for automatic whole‑home battery backup; installations begin January 2026 with a $695 upfront and $19 monthly offer.

Sarah Chen3m read
Rockwall County Posts Commissioners Court Agendas, Minutes and Videos for Transparency
Government

Rockwall County Posts Commissioners Court Agendas, Minutes and Videos for Transparency

Rockwall County posts Commissioners Court agendas, minutes, audio and video on its official website so residents can follow decisions, review votes and access supporting documents.

James Thompson3m read
Rockwall Sheriff's Office publishes five-page release audit trail, lists release reasons
Government

Rockwall Sheriff's Office publishes five-page release audit trail, lists release reasons

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office published a Release Audit Trail PDF documenting releases and release reasons for 2/23/2026–3/2/2026, part of a weekly series that includes a 2/16–2/23/2026 file.

James Thompson3m read
Filing Closed: Five Candidates for Rockwall City Council Places Two, Four, Six
Government

Filing Closed: Five Candidates for Rockwall City Council Places Two, Four, Six

mark moeller will run unopposed for his third term in Place 2 as five candidates file for three Rockwall City Council seats; seven charter amendments also appear on the May 2 ballot.

James Thompson5m read
Rockwall ISD Communications Department Earns Best-of-Category, Eight TSPRA Awards
Education

Rockwall ISD Communications Department Earns Best-of-Category, Eight TSPRA Awards

Rockwall ISD communications won a Best of Category at the TSPRA conference and reported six Gold, one Silver and one Bronze award for work from the 2024–25 entry window.

Sarah Chen2m read
89th Interim Session to Decide Rockwall County Authority Over Data Centers
Government

89th Interim Session to Decide Rockwall County Authority Over Data Centers

David Billings warned in a March 2, 2026 Rockwall Times op-ed that Rockwall County would be limited to subdivision standards, infrastructure coordination and incentives if a large data center is proposed.

James Thompson3m read
Royse City ISD Feb. 26 special meeting lists SB 11 action
Education

Royse City ISD Feb. 26 special meeting lists SB 11 action

Royse City ISD's Feb. 26 special board meeting included an agenda action item labeled "SB 11" and the district posted a short Swagit video of the session.

Sarah Chen2m read
Seven Rockwall-area Runners to Tackle Boston Marathon April 20, 2026, Fundraising Underway
Community

Seven Rockwall-area Runners to Tackle Boston Marathon April 20, 2026, Fundraising Underway

Seven women from The Run House Rockwall are headed to the Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, after months of early-morning training; local club ties and fundraising details still require confirmation.

Marcus Williams5m read
Rockwall County Elections Posts Daily Turnout Rosters for March 3 Primary
Government

Rockwall County Elections Posts Daily Turnout Rosters for March 3 Primary

Rockwall County Elections posted daily voting turnout rosters covering early voting and Election Day for the March 3, 2026 primary, with March 3 listed among the entries.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rockwall County Historical Foundation Launches Inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour April 4
Community

Rockwall County Historical Foundation Launches Inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour April 4

Local historian Mark Russo will lead Rockwall’s inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour April 4 from the Rockwall County Historical Museum; general seating tickets cost $30 plus $2.90 service and $3.00 fee.

Lisa Park2m read
RISD Board Approves Casey Dick as Rockwall-Heath Athletic Coordinator, Football Coach
Education

RISD Board Approves Casey Dick as Rockwall-Heath Athletic Coordinator, Football Coach

RISD trustees approved Casey Dick as Rockwall-Heath athletic coordinator and head football coach, a move confirmed March 5 that follows his resignation at Fayetteville High.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rockwall Area Chamber Finalizes Legacy of the Wild Banquet March 5
Business

Rockwall Area Chamber Finalizes Legacy of the Wild Banquet March 5

Rockwall Area Chamber's "Legacy of the Wild" banquet, presented by HomeBank, is set for 5:30–10:00 p.m. March 5 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.

Sarah Chen3m read
Rockwall ISD parent urges simpler 504 process for overwhelmed families
Education

Rockwall ISD parent urges simpler 504 process for overwhelmed families

Rockwall ISD parent Quianna Alexander wrote that when her daughter was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis, the district’s 504 process felt “far more complex than we anticipated,” and she is urging clearer, faster support for medically affected students.

Lisa Park2m read
DR Horton Sues Rockwall County Over Development Restrictions, Federal Discrimination Claim
Government

DR Horton Sues Rockwall County Over Development Restrictions, Federal Discrimination Claim

D.R. Horton and DMDS sued Rockwall County over River Rock Trails on roughly 1,867 acres near McClendon-Chisholm, challenging county demands to pay infrastructure costs for a 418-home phase.

Marcus Williams3m read
Rockwall Area Chamber Announces Monthlong March Entertainment Calendar at Brasstap Rockwall
Community

Rockwall Area Chamber Announces Monthlong March Entertainment Calendar at Brasstap Rockwall

The Rockwall Area Chamber posted a day-by-day March calendar for Brasstap Rockwall at 2075 Summer Lee Dr., R101, mixing daily happy hour, weekend brunch and Chamber ribbon cuttings and trainings.

Sarah Chen3m read
Rockwall's Shaw Road Phase 1 closing for concrete pavement replacement in March
Government

Rockwall's Shaw Road Phase 1 closing for concrete pavement replacement in March

Shaw Road Phase 1 in Royse City was closed in early March for full pavement demolition and replacement with new concrete; city notices list March 2026 but show conflicting start dates.

James Thompson2m read
Rockwall GOP Re-elects Judge New, Rejects Developer-Backed Challengers in March 4 Primary
Government

Rockwall GOP Re-elects Judge New, Rejects Developer-Backed Challengers in March 4 Primary

Frank New, Dana Macalik and John Stacy beat developer-backed challengers in the March 4 primary and were unopposed in the November general election.

James Thompson2m read
Rockwall Assisted Living Resident Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson Turns 104
Community

Rockwall Assisted Living Resident Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson Turns 104

Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson will turn 104 on March 7, 2026, while residing at Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall after moving to Texas in 2024.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rockwall ISD Recruits Teachers at Baylor 2026 Education and Fine Arts Fair
Education

Rockwall ISD Recruits Teachers at Baylor 2026 Education and Fine Arts Fair

Rockwall ISD staff traveled to Waco to recruit education and fine-arts majors at Baylor University's Spring 2026 Education and Fine Arts Fair, part of the district's 2026 hiring outreach.

Marcus Williams3m read
Ethan Named 2026 Junior Youth of the Year at Rockwall Gala
Community

Ethan Named 2026 Junior Youth of the Year at Rockwall Gala

Ethan was named the 2026 Junior Youth of the Year at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas gala at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, an announcement published March 5, 2026.

Lisa Park2m read
Meals on Wheels Rockwall Hosts Webinar on Preventing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Healthcare

Meals on Wheels Rockwall Hosts Webinar on Preventing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County promoted a webinar with Wellmed physician Dr. Bendheim to brief caregivers and professionals on preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups by April 1
Community

Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups by April 1

Rockwall Women’s League is accepting grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups through April 1, 2026; RWL awarded $56,471 to local nonprofits and $160,000 in scholarships in 2024–2025.

Marcus Williams2m read
Royse City ISD Board Approves 2026-27 Calendar, Names Community Sponsors
Education

Royse City ISD Board Approves 2026-27 Calendar, Names Community Sponsors

Royse City ISD’s board approved the 2026-27 school calendar at its February meeting and thanked sponsors Toyota of Rockwall and Royse City Dental Care.

Lisa Park2m read
City of Heath updates twice-per-week watering schedule to conserve water
Government

City of Heath updates twice-per-week watering schedule to conserve water

Heath posted a new twice-per-week watering schedule Feb. 27, assigning five color zones specific days and prohibiting watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

James Thompson2m read