Still Hope Ranch awarded inaugural grant from TVEC Charitable Foundation to furnish residential shelter KAUFMAN, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) — Still Hope Ranch, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing and restorative care for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, has been awarded its first grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation (Trinity […]
Humans. Horses. Hope. Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Equest at the Texas Horse Park DALLAS, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) – Hope begins with a connection. At Equest, that connection is found in the quiet, powerful bond between humans and horses, and every day it transforms lives. Equest is proud to announce its 46th Annual Blue […]
Dallas, TX —- Craft beer and bar pioneers, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, located on the breezy banks of Lake Ray Hubbard celebrate Oktoberfest with the annual “Laketoberfest” celebration on Sunday, October 4th beginning at 11am. Festivities include tastings from a bevy of traditional, local, national and international Oktoberfest brews from the likes of Toppling […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall ISD will honor local first responders and remember the heroes of September 11, 2001, during First Responders Night on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The ceremony begins at 6:42 p.m., with a special performance by the Billie Stevenson and Virginia Reinhardt elementary choirs. Then, stay for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) – On September 5, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., deputies with the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Smith Acres Drive, Rockwall County, regarding a vehicle accident involving a juvenile. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that an eight-year-old male juvenile had been struck and subsequently run […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 4, 2026) — The Aspasians are preparing to welcome shoppers, families and local supporters to the 2026 Aspasians Fall Marketplace, a beloved Rockwall County tradition celebrating community, local businesses and philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Aspasians Marketplace has brought together thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) In Rockwall, Texas, a group of local business owners, community leaders, and professionals has found a uniquely fun way to build friendships, talk a little trash, and raise real money for nonprofits—all through fantasy football. Welcome to the Rockwall Gridiron Gang, now entering its fourth season of competition, camaraderie, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) The Rockwall community is coming together as seventeen area nonprofits prepare to hold the annual “Rock the Block” celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the Rockwall Harbor. Held in conjunction with North Texas Giving Day—the largest community-wide giving event […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School student Jamal Moore has won first place in his division of the 2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest from the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). Jamal’s artwork was selected from entries advancing through state-level competitions across the country following the 2025-2026 theme “Level Up.” In […]
HEATH, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) Thanks to an idea generated by Life Scout P.J. Franchino of Troop 314, Heath now has a Little Free Library, located on the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 140 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX. P.J., the son of Eric and Diana Franchino, presented the idea to the leaders of the […]