The Rockwall Times Is Growing—And It’s All Thanks to YOU
We’re entering a bold new chapter at The Rockwall Times—and we’ve got something to crow about. From fresh branding and new content sections to a growing team of passionate local voices, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes… and some BIG news we’re almost ready to share.
Meet the Rooster

Say hello to the RT Rooster—our new mascot for all things local, bold, and unapologetically Rockwall. He’s the early riser with a whole lot of attitude, symbolizing our commitment to waking up with purpose and serving our community every day. Keep an eye out as he struts across our website, social feeds, and local events.
Introducing: Life Happens
Real stories. Real people. Real life.
Life Happens is our newest section—where the beautiful, messy, and meaningful moments of everyday life take center stage. From personal growth and parenting to grief, courage, and creativity, this is where humanity meets heart. Have a story to share? We’re listening.
Local Voices You Know and Trust
We’re proud to spotlight a talented team of contributors who regularly bring unique perspectives to our community:
Gunnar Ledermann – Weekly faith reflections from Divine Peace Church
Nick Hughes – Rockwall Bites restaurant reviews you can trust
Janette Wold – Positivity essays full of heart and wisdom
Jerry Welch – Real estate pro with tips and local market insights
Karena Burgess – IRS Enrolled Agent & Certified Tax Resolution Specialist offering expert tax insights
Rosanna Taylor – Destination travel inspiration and small business features
And more to come…
We’re Growing—Because of YOU
In just the last few months, we’ve welcomed 1,000+ new followers and re-launched our Facebook group, Rockwall Times Connect, now home to 5,500+ members and growing every week.
Reminder: We’re Here to Promote YOU
At The Rockwall Times, we believe in keeping local at the center.
That’s why we offer:
Free press releases
Entrepreneur Spotlights
Contributor & Op-Ed features
The Win-Win Program – Free promo in exchange for special offers
Affordable advertising – Starting at just $100/month
Bonus: Our digital ads are now averaging 400,000+ monthly impressions and 200+ clicks—with placements across our homepage, inside articles, and via regular social media shoutouts.
Something to Crow About…
We’ve got exciting news on the horizon: a strategic partnership that will expand our reach and help local businesses shine even brighter. (Shhh… more on that soon!)
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting Rockwall’s hometown digital paper. If you’d like to be featured, contribute, or join one of our free programs—we’d love to hear from you!
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