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125 years ago, L. Frank Baum wrote the children’s novel, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The written story and film have c...
10/07/2025

125 years ago, L. Frank Baum wrote the children’s novel, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The written story and film have captured hearts and minds for generations. One way to summarize the story is that a young Kansas farm girl named Dorothy perseveres down a dangerous path to get home, while finding and bringing others in need along with her. An even shorter summary could be that Dorothy perseveres through trials until she reaches home....

Gunnar Ledermann

Share this story125 years ago, L. Frank Baum wrote the children’s novel, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The written story and film have captured hearts…

My grandparents’ home was a little slice of heaven. Tucked away on a dirt road, surrounded by gardens and live oaks, it ...
10/05/2025

My grandparents’ home was a little slice of heaven. Tucked away on a dirt road, surrounded by gardens and live oaks, it was the kind of place where time stretched long and sweet. There were chickens clucking in the yard, rabbits nibbling in shaded pens, and a tire swing tied high in the arms of a giant oak tree. For a city kid like me, it felt like a magic kingdom where the rules of the world softened and wonder came easy....

Share this storyMy grandparents’ home was a little slice of heaven. Tucked away on a dirt road, surrounded by gardens and live oaks, it was…

One of the privileges of my career has been meeting people who embody service in its purest form. They are not motivated...
10/04/2025

One of the privileges of my career has been meeting people who embody service in its purest form. They are not motivated by profit, recognition, or convenience. They serve because they feel called to do so, and because they believe their faith requires them to use their gifts for the benefit of others. I came to know one such example through the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF), an organization dedicated to helping combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families....

Share this storyOne of the privileges of my career has been meeting people who embody service in its purest form. They are not motivated by…

Civic Insights with David Billings If you’ve ever watched a legislator at a local event, you know the routine. They show...
10/03/2025

Civic Insights with David Billings If you’ve ever watched a legislator at a local event, you know the routine. They show up at the fundraiser, take a photo with the local civic organizations, congratulate the Eagle Scout, nod sympathetically when residents or city leaders talk about growth pressures—and then head back to Austin where nothing changes. The reality is blunt: Texas lawmakers only act when the right kind of pressure builds—and that pressure has to come from all sides, like a political pressure cooker ready to blow....

David Billings - Mayor City of Fate Retired

Share this story Civic Insights with David Billings If you’ve ever watched a legislator at a local event, you know the routine. They show up…

Rockwall, TX – October 2, 2025 – Tate Farms is excited to welcome the Rockwall community for a family-friendly evening o...
10/03/2025

Rockwall, TX – October 2, 2025 – Tate Farms is excited to welcome the Rockwall community for a family-friendly evening of Halloween fun and Friday night football at the Trunk-or-Treat Tailgate on Friday, October 31, 2025. This special event combines festive trunk-or-treating, delicious local food trucks, and a live outdoor broadcast of the much-anticipated Rockwall High School vs. Rockwall-Heath High School football game....

Sarah Naylor Realtor Tate Farms Rockwall, Texas

Share this storyRockwall, TX – October 2, 2025 – Tate Farms is excited to welcome the Rockwall community for a family-friendly evening of Halloween fun…

Rockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – Dr. Lanah Koh has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Ro...
10/01/2025

Rockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – Dr. Lanah Koh has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County. The new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital recently opened in Heath, Texas, and treats individuals recovering from debilitating illnesses or injuries such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, hip fractures, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other medically-complex conditions....

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County

Share this story Rockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – Dr. Lanah Koh has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County.…

Rockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners Association (RCMGA) invites the community to its h...
10/01/2025

Rockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners Association (RCMGA) invites the community to its highly anticipated Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall. This annual event is one of the organization’s primary fundraisers, supporting local education and outreach programs throughout Rockwall County....

Share this storyRockwall, TX – October 1, 2025 – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners Association (RCMGA) invites the community to its highly anticipated Fall Plant…

“That’s not fair!” It might be that he got more pumpkin spice cookies, or she got more pumpkin spice cupcakes. From an e...
10/01/2025

“That’s not fair!” It might be that he got more pumpkin spice cookies, or she got more pumpkin spice cupcakes. From an early age we are experts at spotting when someone has more than we do. Even if we were content and comfortable with the amount of pumpkin spice goodies in our lives, or whatever other thing we value, when we see someone else with more, whatever we have is not enough....

Gunnar Ledermann

Share this story“That’s not fair!” It might be that he got more pumpkin spice cookies, or she got more pumpkin spice cupcakes. From an early…

Rockwall, TX – September 25, 2025– The City of Rockwall was proud to host the Texas K-9 Conference from September 29 to ...
10/01/2025

Rockwall, TX – September 25, 2025– The City of Rockwall was proud to host the Texas K-9 Conference from September 29 to October 3, 2025. This annual event provides specialized training, certification, and education for working canine teams across a variety of disciplines. Residents may notice an increased number of law enforcement, fire, and state emergency vehicles around town during this time....

Share this storyRockwall, TX – September 25, 2025– The City of Rockwall was proud to host the Texas K-9 Conference from September 29 to October…

Rockwall, TX – September 28, 2025 – Fiscal Year 2026 County Budget - Frequently Asked Questions 1. What tax rate did the...
09/30/2025

Rockwall, TX – September 28, 2025 – Fiscal Year 2026 County Budget - Frequently Asked Questions 1. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court approved a rate of $0.2510 per $100 of property valuation with a vote of 5 to 0 for Fiscal Year 2026. This rate is lower than last year's rate of $0.2547 per $100 of assessed value....

Share this story Rockwall, TX – September 28, 2025 – Fiscal Year 2026 County Budget – Frequently Asked Questions 1. What tax rate did the…

We all want the butterfly moment. That glorious unfolding. The part where it all makes sense. Where we stretch our wings...
09/28/2025

We all want the butterfly moment. That glorious unfolding. The part where it all makes sense. Where we stretch our wings and the air feels new. Where the pain has purpose and the struggle has shape. Where we rise, lifted by light, beauty, and becoming. But what we forget, what we rush past, are the caterpillar days. The ones that ache with uncertainty....

Leslie Nance

Share this storyWe all want the butterfly moment. That glorious unfolding. The part where it all makes sense. Where we stretch our wings and the…

Sometimes the greatest leaders are the ones who work quietly behind the scenes. 💙 David Vega’s latest Life Happens colum...
09/27/2025

Sometimes the greatest leaders are the ones who work quietly behind the scenes. 💙

David Vega’s latest Life Happens column honors Omar Powell — a man whose steady presence and compassion fed 250 people a day and left a lasting impact on all who knew him. His story is a powerful reminder that service doesn’t always make headlines, but it always changes lives.

Share this storyThere are people whose names never make headlines, yet their impact is profound. They do not seek attention or recognition. They simply show…

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The Rockwall Times is your go-to source for anything and everything Rockwall county. From community news to local government news to school sports to community events and more! We’ll cover it all! Owner and Publisher Brittany Bottoms has a Bachelors of Science in Convergence Journalism from Abilene Christian University. Throughout her journey at Abilene Christian University, she had this growing dream. She wanted to own a newspaper. So, The Rockwall Times was born.

For the better part of 10 years she freelanced for another local newspaper. Even before that chapter of her life closed, Brittany decided she wanted to do this on her own terms. Write the stories she wanted to, when she wanted to and how she wanted to. The Rockwall Times is here for you, the citizens, of Rockwall. We’re here to keep you informed, up-to-date and aware of everything going on around you in this wonderful place we call home. The Rockwall Times is and will always be free to its readers.

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