Poor Man’s Supper to benefit United Way

(Kaufman) City of Kaufman employees will host the 5th Annual Poor Man’s Supper benefiting United Way, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Kaufman Fire Station, 301 S. Madison. Enjoy chili, crackers and tea  while helping a good cause. Tickets are $5 at City Hall or at the door. To learn more, call […]

Macalik takes helm for retiring Chamber director

Macalik takes helm for retiring Chamber director

(Rockwall) [TheRockwallNews.com] A new Executive Director of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce has been named by the Chamber’s Board of Directors to replace Margie Hooper, who is retiring Dec. 31. Fourth-generation Rockwall area resident and Rockwall High School graduate Dana K. Cullins Macalik (left) started her new position Oct. 17. She is the daughter of […]

Law Enforcement Support Committee announces raffle winners

(Heath) The Rockwall County Law Enforcement Support Committee provides vital support to all police officers, firefighters and EMTs in the county, including the Heath DPS. To help raise funds, the committee sold raffle tickets for a Gravely ZT XL Zero Turn Mower, donated by Four Brothers Outdoor Power, and a giant Chick-fil-A cow with free […]

Meet Banjo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Banjo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Banjo is an amazing little dog. Even though he’s blind, he sometimes stays in constant motion. How he finds his way around a strange yard or an unfamiliar house is a mystery. He’s about as happy and sweet as they come. Even though someone left this 10-year-old at the shelter to die, he wants to […]

Preparing to ‘fall back’: Circadian rhythms and sleep

Inside each of us is a natural clock that tells us when to sleep and when to wake. Exposure to light and darkness help set the clock. When you travel across time zones, change shifts at work or even stay up or awaken later or earlier than usual, your inner clock can go awry. According […]

Friday Study Club ‘joins hands’ to kick off food drive

Friday Study Club ‘joins hands’ to kick off food drive

Heath, Rockwall fire departments compete in community-wide food drive hosted by Rockwall Rotary and Rockwall County Helping Hands (Rockwall) Friday Study Club became the first club to participate in the Rockwall Rotary and Helping Hands’ “Joining Hands to Help Others”community-wide food drive that ends Thursday, Nov. 17. FSC president  Becky Cecil selected Rockwall Fire Station # 1 (near the […]

Low cost vaccinations at Irving Animal Care Campus

(Irving) Up to four animals per household can receive low-cost vaccinations Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 11 at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane. Prepayment of $20 per animal will be accepted through Saturday, Nov. 5. Each pet will receive the following vaccinations: Rabies (pets four months and older); Bordatella (dogs); […]

Lewisville Public Library activities for November

The Lewisville Public Library, located at 1197 W. Main St. in Lewisville, has a host of fun and educational activities lined up for November.  First Friday Fun! Pre-school Special Ring in the eating season at the Library Feeding Frenzy at 11:30 Friday, Nov. 4. Preschool children and their parents are invited to share the fun […]

Boo on Ballard postponed until tonight

Boo on Ballard will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, Oct. 31 in downtown Wylie, after being rescheduled from its original date due to forecasted inclement weather. Presented by the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association, Boo on Ballard in historic downtown Wylie features trick or treating, live music, a costume contest and bounce […]

Wylie ISD hosts food drive benefiting Christian Care Center

November is Wylie Christian Care Center Month. The Wylie ISD is hosting its annual food drive now through Tuesday, Nov. 15.  Students throughout the district are encouraged to bring food items to school to donate to the drive. Items will be collected from the campuses on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 16 and 17 and delivered to […]