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Rockwall, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Rockwall! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Pratt’s $90 million Rockwall expansion could reshape local jobs.
- Rockwall hoops star can’t stop repping Kentucky blue—here’s why
Also on today's calendar: Concert by the Lake - Nate Burnham Band and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pratt Industries Expands Rockwall Corrugated Plant in Texas (paperadvance.com) — A major expansion at Pratt Industries’ corrugated packaging plant in Rockwall will bring a $90 million investment, 100 new jobs, and a 346,000-square-foot addition to the Rockwall Technology Park facility. Announced by the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, the project boosts local advanced manufacturing, adds a new corrugator line, and further solidifies Rockwall’s role as a regional hub for sustainable industry and good-paying jobs. 
• Future Cat Ryan Hampton can't stop wearing Kentucky gear (on3.com subscription) — A standout Rockwall basketball prospect, Ryan Hampton, has committed to play for the University of Kentucky and is already proudly sporting Wildcats gear everywhere he goes. The five-star 2027 guard, ranked among the nation’s top 10 players, has been putting up big EYBL numbers while Kentucky fans celebrate his scoring potential and future in Lexington.
📸 Around Rockwall
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Concert by the Lake - Tejano Queen Forever →
The Harbor Rockwall, 2059 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall
7:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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Comprehensive Plan Update Visioning Session →
City of Fate City Hall - 1900 CD Boren Parkway Fate TX 75087
6:00 pm -
Adventures in Art Camp
City of Rockwall - Downtown Events 385 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087
2:00 pm -
Concert by the Lake - Nate Burnham Band →
The Harbor Rockwall, 2059 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall
7:00 pm -
Rockwall, TX - PrestonPlayz →
Cinemark Rockwall 14 and XD, 2125 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Monday June 29
Thursday July 9
Wednesday July 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Reload (HS girls)
Princeton ISD Princeton, TX 75407
8:00 am -
Middle School & 9th-grade Volleyball Camp
Princeton ISD Princeton, TX 75407
9:00 am -
Summer Reload (Middle Scool)
Princeton ISD Princeton, TX 75407
9:00 am -
Round Robin (Tuesdays) →
Oasis Pickleball Club, 5757 State Hwy 205, Rockwall
6:59 pm -
Planning and Zoning Commission →
City of Rowlett City Hall - 4000 Main Street Rowlett TX 75088
7:00 pm -
Foundation Jeans Day
Community ISD Nevada, TX 75173 -
Summer Reload (HS boys)
Princeton ISD Princeton, TX 75407
7:00 am
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is there anyone in the Woodcreek community that wouldn’t mind coming over to assist me with changing my filters?
My ac is running for the downstairs unit however it says it’s 80 degrees downstairs. Last year, this unit was replaced with a new one & im just a… (Nextdoor Woodcreek)
- TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Porter in Rockwall. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Rockwall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockwall here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fate
- ATHS convention showcases more than 500 antique trucks (thetrucker.com)
Heath
- Heath To Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Parade, Towne Center Park Grand Opening (blueribbonnews.com)
- Kendra Marie Ruecker - November 22, 1974 - June 13, 2026 (fortworthreport.org)
Rowlett
- techyrowlett (blogspot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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