Public Safety
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
TxDOT will shut down the Horizon Road Bridge in both directions from Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 a.m. so crews can build temporary connections to new lanes as part of the $348 million I-30 corridor expansion.
Sports
Rockwall falls to Longview 56-49 after fourth-down stop
Rockwall erased a 14-point deficit to tie Longview at 49, but a go-ahead touchdown and a fourth-down pass breakup with 11.3 seconds left sealed the Lobos' 56-49 District 10-6A win Saturday at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.
Public Safety
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
TxDOT will shut down the Horizon Road Bridge in both directions from Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 a.m. so crews can build temporary connections to new lanes as part of the $348 million I-30 corridor expansion.
Public Safety
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
TxDOT will shut down the Horizon Road Bridge in both directions from Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 a.m. so crews can build temporary connections to new lanes as part of the $348 million I-30 corridor expansion.
Local Government
Heath plans hearings on helicopter pad permit at Victoria Place
Heath's Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Nov. 5 on a conditional use permit for a private helicopter pad at 125 Victoria Place, with the City Council set to vote Nov. 10.
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Public Safety
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
TxDOT will shut down the Horizon Road Bridge in both directions from Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 a.m. so crews can build temporary connections to new lanes as part of the $348 million I-30 corridor expansion.
Elections
Chari Kelly seeks Texas Supreme Court Place 2 seat
Democrat Chari Kelly, a justice on the Third Court of Appeals, is running for Texas Supreme Court Place 2 in the Nov. 3 general election against Republican James P. Sullivan, saying the court needs independent judges who apply the law fairly.
Elections
Kristen Hawkins seeks Texas Supreme Court Place 7
Kristen Hawkins, a Democrat and Harris County district court judge, is running for Texas Supreme Court Justice Place 7 in the Nov. 3 general election against Republican Kyle Hawkins.
Elections
Meyer seeks 15th Court of Appeals seat in Nov. 3 election
Democrat Marc M. Meyer, a board-certified administrative law attorney and former Houston firefighter, is running for Texas Appeals Court Justice, District 15, Place 3, against Republican April L. Farris in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The County Wire
The County Wire
The County Wire
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
Chari Kelly seeks Texas Supreme Court Place 2 seat
Kristen Hawkins seeks Texas Supreme Court Place 7
Meyer seeks 15th Court of Appeals seat in Nov. 3 election
Nathan Johnson seeks Texas attorney general in 2026
Rockwall falls to Longview 56-49 after fourth-down stop
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Horizon Road Bridge closes to all traffic Friday through Monday
Heath's two DPS stations stay on schedule for spring 2027
Stabbing in Fate leaves two hurt, suspect dead after standoff
Heat Advisory covers Rockwall County through Tuesday amid record dry spell
Rockwall man sentenced to 15 years for fentanyl trafficking death
Community
Community
Community
Rockwall duck race offers free entries Saturday at The Harbor
Women In Need plans Oct. 16 vigil at Rockwall courthouse
Rockwall pink pajama drive aids breast cancer patients in October
Federal ACA payments target Texans without premium subsidies
Cain Middle School rallies students for Helping Hands food drive
Business
Business
Business
Business
View MoreHeath opens food truck roster at renovated Towne Center Park
Heath is recruiting food truck operators for Festival Street at the newly renovated Towne Center Park, with a $50 daily reservation fee and three designated truck spaces equipped with electrical hookups.
Business
View MoreDel Webb Sonoma Verde breaks ground in McLendon-Chisholm, marking first east DFW active-adult community
PulteGroup broke ground Sept. 30 on Del Webb Sonoma Verde, a 55-and-older community in McLendon-Chisholm that is the Del Webb brand's first development on the east side of the DFW Metroplex, with homes starting from the $400,000s.
Business
View MoreSear Steakhouse chef runs zero-waste kitchen at Rockwall Harbor
Executive Chef Marcus Moehler's 15-year zero-waste philosophy at Sear Steakhouse & Lounge in Rockwall Harbor means every ingredient gets a second life, from steak fat rendered into tallow to braising liquid folded into sauces.
Business
View MoreRockwall home prices slip as nearly half of listings see cuts
Nearly half of Rockwall home listings took price cuts in the three months ending in June, while neighboring Collin County saw cuts on more than 70% of listings, as aggressive homebuilding and high inventory reshape the North Texas housing market.
Sports
Sports
Sports
Sports
Rockwall falls to Longview 56-49 after fourth-down stop
Rockwall erased a 14-point deficit to tie Longview at 49, but a go-ahead touchdown and a fourth-down pass breakup with 11.3 seconds left sealed the Lobos' 56-49 District 10-6A win Saturday at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.
Sports
Rockwall senior Kaydon Castro surpasses 2025 rushing total in five games, averaging 155 yards per contest
Rockwall High senior running back Kaydon Castro has piled up 775 rushing yards through five games, ranking second in the area at the season's midpoint and already surpassing his entire junior-year total.
Sports
Zailey High passes 1,000 career kills as Rockwall volleyball stays perfect in District 10-6A
Rockwall High senior Zailey High set the Lady Yellowjackets' all-time career kills record, surpassing 1,000 kills during a Sept. 22 sweep of Tyler Legacy, with six district matches still to play.
Sports
Heath Hawks fishing team wins THSBA Central Division title
Rockwall-Heath's fishing team won the Texas High School Bass Association Central Division championship at Lake Whitney on Sept. 19, placing three boats in the top 10 out of 183 from 28 schools.
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Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
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