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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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Rockwall County libraries provide free resources and community services

Rockwall County libraries provide free resources and community services

Rockwall County libraries offer free books, digital resources, computers and programs for residents. These services supp...

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Government

Recall push targets Fate council member Codi Chinn in Place 1

Recall push targets Fate council member Codi Chinn in Place 1

A recall petition against Fate council member Codi Chinn was submitted with signatures exceeding the charter threshold; ...

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Government

Rockwall County approves $50 million first issuance for Trip 21 road bonds

Rockwall County approves $50 million first issuance for Trip 21 road bonds

Commissioners Court approved a $50 million initial bond issuance under the Trip 21 program to speed local road projects;...

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Community

Rockwall installs first Safe Haven Baby Box at fire station

Rockwall installs first Safe Haven Baby Box at fire station

Rockwall County installed its first Safe Haven Baby Box at McLendon-Chisholm Fire Station to provide an anonymous, secur...

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Community

Run for the Call Texas 2026 Raises Funds for CopLine Support

Run for the Call Texas 2026 Raises Funds for CopLine Support

The inaugural Run for the Call 5K and 6.33-mile event took place January 10, 2026, at Lake Ray Hubbard and Heroes Memori...

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Government

Rockwall County posts update after Jan. 13 Commissioners Court meeting

Rockwall County posts update after Jan. 13 Commissioners Court meeting

The commissioners court summarized Jan. 13 actions, highlighting transportation planning, road project approvals and coo...

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Community

Rockwall's Jaxon Smith‑Njigba earns unanimous All‑Pro honor, hometown pride

Rockwall's Jaxon Smith‑Njigba earns unanimous All‑Pro honor, hometown pride

Former Rockwall Yellowjacket Jaxon Smith‑Njigba was named a unanimous AP All‑Pro after leading the NFL in receiving yard...

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Healthcare

Urgent blood drive at Rockwall County Library seeks donors

Urgent blood drive at Rockwall County Library seeks donors

Carter BloodCare will bring a mobile donation bus to the Rockwall County Library on Jan. 22 to collect urgently needed b...

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Government

Rockwall City Offices Closed Monday for MLK Day; Republic Waste Operates Normally

Rockwall City Offices Closed Monday for MLK Day; Republic Waste Operates Normally

Rockwall city offices closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day; Republic Waste maintained its normal collec...

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Education

Rockwall High beats North Forney 45-34, team page updates standings

Rockwall High beats North Forney 45-34, team page updates standings

Rockwall High defeated North Forney 45-34 on Jan. 17; the team's online schedule and standings were updated, affecting d...

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Community

Hands-On Winter Sowing Workshop at Rockwall County Annex January 20

Hands-On Winter Sowing Workshop at Rockwall County Annex January 20

Rockwall County Master Gardeners ran a hands-on winter sowing workshop where participants planted mini greenhouses to ju...

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Education

Royse City celebrates trustees under Our Future Is Public theme

Royse City celebrates trustees under Our Future Is Public theme

Royse City ISD held a dinner Jan. 13 to honor its seven elected trustees during School Board Recognition Month; the cele...

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Government

Night and day lane closures on I-30 affect Rockwall commuters

Night and day lane closures on I-30 affect Rockwall commuters

Planned lane closures on I-30 are active this week, affecting John King and Dalrock-Horizon corridors. Expect nightly an...

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Education

Rockwall High senior earns national leadership honor for school service

Rockwall High senior earns national leadership honor for school service

Max Watson, Rockwall High School student council president, completed NASC Distinguished Student Leader program, bringin...

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Business

Chamber Hosts Pipeline Referral Meeting to Boost Local Leads

Chamber Hosts Pipeline Referral Meeting to Boost Local Leads

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Profit Builders II Pipeline networking meeting on Thursday, January ...

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Healthcare

Royse City Chamber launches health summit boosting community wellness

Royse City Chamber launches health summit boosting community wellness

Royse City held its first Health & Wellness Summit on Jan. 10, 2026, offering free screenings, workshops and local healt...

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Government

Scott Muckensturm enters race for Rockwall County judge

Scott Muckensturm enters race for Rockwall County judge

Scott Muckensturm announced his campaign for Rockwall County judge, focusing on infrastructure, growth and water coordin...

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Government

Rockwall debates growth, water reliability, and FY2026 budget priorities

Rockwall debates growth, water reliability, and FY2026 budget priorities

Local coverage this week focused on growth, water reliability and the county's FY2026 budget, highlighting infrastructur...

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Government

Rockwall County posts election notice directing voters to rockwallvotes.com

Rockwall County posts election notice directing voters to rockwallvotes.com

Rockwall County posted an official elections notice directing residents to rockwallvotes.com for voter registration, upc...

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Community

Royse City vendor market draws local shoppers, boosts small businesses

Royse City vendor market draws local shoppers, boosts small businesses

Local vendor market at Holy Grounds drew shoppers Jan. 10, supporting 20+ small businesses; free admission and parking m...

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Healthcare

New 911 Ambulance Service Strengthens Royse City Emergency Response

New 911 Ambulance Service Strengthens Royse City Emergency Response

Beginning Jan. 1, American Medical Response began providing around-the-clock 911 ambulance services in Royse City, stati...

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Healthcare

Rockwall Launches Volunteer Health Training to Strengthen Community Wellness

Rockwall Launches Volunteer Health Training to Strengthen Community Wellness

On Jan. 9, 2026, the Rockwall County Master Wellness Volunteer Program announced a local training opportunity that equip...

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Government

Why Rockwall County must require proven water and road infrastructure

Why Rockwall County must require proven water and road infrastructure

Residents will learn where recent proposals fall short on water and roads and how to push for proven infrastructure befo...

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Business

Legacy Golf buys Buffalo Creek course, Troon to manage operations

Legacy Golf buys Buffalo Creek course, Troon to manage operations

Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Heath was sold to Legacy Golf Properties and will join Troon Golf's management network. Local...

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Government

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office begins major 20,874-square-foot remodel

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office begins major 20,874-square-foot remodel

Rockwall County launched a 20,874-square-foot remodel of the Sheriff’s Office that repurposes more than 9,000 square fee...

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Community

Rockwall County namesake formation explained, what residents should know

Rockwall County namesake formation explained, what residents should know

The underground Rock Wall formation, uncovered by early settlers digging wells in the mid 1800s, was long thought to be ...

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Community

Historic Downtown Rockwall Guide Helps Residents Navigate Holiday Shopping

Historic Downtown Rockwall Guide Helps Residents Navigate Holiday Shopping

A compiled guide to Historic Downtown Rockwall outlines the courthouse square walking route, parking options, shops, and...

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Community

Rockwall County Waterfront and Parks Drive Recreation and Local Economy

Rockwall County Waterfront and Parks Drive Recreation and Local Economy

Rockwall County’s Lake Ray Hubbard waterfront and extensive park system anchor year-round recreation, tourism and commun...

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Community

Historic landmarks and waterfront shape Rockwall County’s local economy

Historic landmarks and waterfront shape Rockwall County’s local economy

Rockwall County’s historic courthouse square, the mysterious Rock Wall formation, preserved churches, Lake Ray Hubbard w...

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