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Comprehensive local news coverage for Rockwall County, Texas. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Rockwall, Royse City, Heath, Fate, McLendon-Chisholm, and surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex communities.
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Heath welcomes The Algiers Club's second location with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Business

Heath welcomes The Algiers Club's second location with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Heath gained a new private club on Hubbard Drive, with only 12 founding memberships offered and a grand opening set for May 8.

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Appeals court dismisses personal claims in Rockwall-Heath workout lawsuit
Education

Appeals court dismisses personal claims in Rockwall-Heath workout lawsuit

Appeals court removed John Harrell and Lucas Lucero from the suit, but Rockwall ISD still faces scrutiny over a workout tied to 26 rhabdomyolysis cases.

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Rockwall County honors longtime public servant, child safety in proclamations
Government

Rockwall County honors longtime public servant, child safety in proclamations

A pinwheel garden at the Historic Courthouse put child abuse prevention in public view as commissioners also honored Nell Wellborn and student Anna Jane Weible.

Marcus Williams2m read
Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens first Rockwall location April 18, free food for year for first 100 guests
Business

Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens first Rockwall location April 18, free food for year for first 100 guests

Layne’s will open its first Rockwall restaurant at 1801 S Goliad St. on April 18, and the first 100 dine-in guests will get free Layne’s for a year.

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Rockwall County plans FM 549 widening to begin this summer, finish in 2029
Government

Rockwall County plans FM 549 widening to begin this summer, finish in 2029

Morning school runs and SH 276 to SH 205 commutes face a three-year construction phase as FM 549 widening starts this summer and runs to 2029.

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NTBHA joins Rockwall County resource fair to support children’s services
Community

NTBHA joins Rockwall County resource fair to support children’s services

NTBHA met Rockwall County child-safety partners at the library to speed referrals and crisis help. The network ties schools, CPS and CASA to families who need care fast.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rockwall veterans business group relaunches with state support, networking event
Business

Rockwall veterans business group relaunches with state support, networking event

Rockwall veterans can tap the relaunch now: $50 Chamber partner dues, Texas Veterans Commission resources, and April 1 networking on the square.

Sarah Chen2m read
Crash blocks westbound I-30 at FM 2642, snarls Rockwall traffic
Government

Crash blocks westbound I-30 at FM 2642, snarls Rockwall traffic

A wreck shut westbound I-30 at FM 2642, stopping traffic from Hunt County into Rockwall County. FOX 4 warned of severe delays before the right lane reopened.

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Rockwall County sets early voting dates, ID rules for Uniform Election
Government

Rockwall County sets early voting dates, ID rules for Uniform Election

Early voting for Rockwall County’s Uniform Election starts April 20, pauses for San Jacinto Day on April 21, and resumes April 22 at 8 a.m.

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Rockwall baseball tops Heath 7-2 to split I-30 Classic series
Education

Rockwall baseball tops Heath 7-2 to split I-30 Classic series

Reid Overstreet and Rockwall answered a 13-3 loss with a 7-2 win over Heath, splitting the I-30 Classic and jolting district momentum.

Marcus Williams2m read
Royse City Farmers Market opens April 11, runs through September
Community

Royse City Farmers Market opens April 11, runs through September

Paula Morris opened the market at Pennington Parking Lot on April 11; the season runs 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon, through a Sept. 12 finale featuring a Hatch Chili Cook‑Off.

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Rockwall County library survey guides long-range planning for services
Community

Rockwall County library survey guides long-range planning for services

A recent survey could shape Rockwall County library hours, programs and services for years as officials plan for a fast-growing county.

Sarah Chen5m read
Rockwall ISD Special Olympics meet celebrates inclusion, school spirit, student support
Education

Rockwall ISD Special Olympics meet celebrates inclusion, school spirit, student support

Phoenix T. opened Rockwall ISD’s Special Olympics meet with the oath as students, families and staff packed Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.

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Rockwall Times urges voters to scrutinize campaign promises before local elections
Government

Rockwall Times urges voters to scrutinize campaign promises before local elections

Rockwall County’s rapid growth is turning campaign promises into questions voters can verify. Here’s how to test claims on taxes, roads, schools and election logistics.

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Billings urges Fate voters to focus on taxes, accountability, transparency
Government

Billings urges Fate voters to focus on taxes, accountability, transparency

A median Rockwall County homestead is projected at $1,070 under the new budget, even as county tax revenue rises 6.31%. Billings says Fate voters should watch who controls that bill.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rockwall County nears launch of public dashboard for Strategic Plan 2050
Government

Rockwall County nears launch of public dashboard for Strategic Plan 2050

Rockwall County is preparing a public dashboard for Strategic Plan 2050, giving residents a clearer way to track progress on county promises.

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31 Rockwall ISD BPA Students Headed to Texas State Conference in Dallas
Education

31 Rockwall ISD BPA Students Headed to Texas State Conference in Dallas

Thirty-one students from Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy qualified for the Texas State Leadership Conference in Dallas after a regional meet where 37 GBCCA BPA members competed among more than 700 students.

Lisa Park2m read
Rockwall County Master Gardeners announce 2026 Spring Plant Sale dates
Community

Rockwall County Master Gardeners announce 2026 Spring Plant Sale dates

Online orders ran April 1–11 for the Rockwall County Master Gardeners spring sale; pickup and the in-person event are set for April 18 at the courthouse, with in-person-only Drift® roses donated by Covington’s Nursery.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rockwall High Student Arrested After Knife, Threat List Found in Backpack
Education

Rockwall High Student Arrested After Knife, Threat List Found in Backpack

A knife and a handwritten list naming 3 Rockwall High classmates were found in a student's backpack Tuesday after peers reported threatening comments in class.

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Rockwall Judge Keeps D.R. Horton Growth Cost Lawsuit Alive
Government

Rockwall Judge Keeps D.R. Horton Growth Cost Lawsuit Alive

D.R. Horton offered $2,077 per home toward roads and deputies at River Rock Trails. A judge ruled Rockwall County doesn't have to accept it.

Marcus Williams3m read
Confirmed Measles Case Identified in Rockwall County, DSHS Notified
Healthcare

Confirmed Measles Case Identified in Rockwall County, DSHS Notified

A confirmed measles case was identified in Rockwall County; DSHS notified the county and close contacts are under monitoring, residents are urged to check MMR vaccination status.

Lisa Park2m read
Recall push targets Fate council member Codi Chinn in Place 1
Government

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; the city will validate before any election.

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Rockwall County namesake formation explained, what residents should know
Community

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 a man made wall but later geological study identified the feature as natural sandstone or clastic sand dikes. Portions have been excavated and displayed at the county museum and the historic courthouse, while much of the formation remains on private land, raising questions about preservation, access and local benefit.

Lisa Park2m read
Rockwall County Parks and Lake Access Guide for Residents
Community

Rockwall County Parks and Lake Access Guide for Residents

Rockwall County offers a network of popular parks, waterfront destinations and trail connections that serve families, sports leagues and boating enthusiasts. Knowing where to find waterfront access, pavilion reservation rules and seasonal closures matters for planning gatherings, tournaments and weekend recreation.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rockwall County Voters Face Council, School Board, Recall Races May 2
Government

Rockwall County Voters Face Council, School Board, Recall Races May 2

Fate voters will decide whether to remove Council Member Codi Chinn on May 2, the same day Royse City ISD trustee races and city council seats go to the polls across Rockwall County.

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Rockwall ISD EMT Students Sweep Area Competition, Win State Title
Education

Rockwall ISD EMT Students Sweep Area Competition, Win State Title

Rockwall ISD EMT students made history by sweeping every podium spot at HOSA Area 3, then Emma Sloan-Garza and Andrew Nash won the state title above 20 teams.

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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
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.

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