Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2024) – It is back-to-school time again. One of my favorite seasons of the year because it also means fall, football, pumpkins, and cool weather. I especially appreciate a quick and easy comfort meal this time of year. One of my go-to’s is Easy Chicken Pot Pie. I don’t love canned […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – Meals on Wheels’ inaugural Gone Country MusicFest was a great success, raising more than $15,000 in funds while increasing awareness for the organization’s ‘Welcome to the Table’ Capital Campaign. The concept came from MOWSS board member Holly Lyons originally as an Opry event to showcase Rockwall’s local talent. As […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – For 95 years, our chamber has been dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. I love being able to spotlight and encourage collaboration of our locals to remember to keep it real…real LOCAL! Supporting Local Businesses Local businesses are […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was the recent location of a special superhero camp. The heroes were part of Angel Camp, designed for children with intellectual disabilities. Angel Camp is a place where everyone can have the kinds of childhood experiences that all children, and their parents, dream of. […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – Lolly is as sweet and delightful as a lollipop! She is 11-months old and weighs 45 pounds. Lolly knows how to sit, play fetch, and potty outside. She is great with children, enjoys lower-energy dogs, and is awesome in her crate! Lolly is current on her vaccines, microchipped, […]
DALLAS, TX (August 9, 2024) – The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest annual events in the world – attracting more than 2.3 million people in 2023 and bringing an estimated economic impact of nearly $500 million dollars to North Texas every fall. The State Fair of Texas engages leading security experts […]
Garland, TX (August 8, 2024) – To raise awareness about the importance of safe digging, Atmos Energy celebrates 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 as a reminder for everyone to help protect underground utility lines by calling 8-1-1 before any excavation project, no matter how large or small. This year, Atmos Energy has instituted a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2024-2025 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill up to five vacant seats on the YAC for this school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors and should preferably reside […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2024) – Rockwall resident Sol Villasana is a 2024 recipient of the Stan Golden Men of Action Award from the Southwest Jewish Congress. Villasana is the former president of the Rockwall County Bar Association and former president of Rockwall County LULAC. He also served on the executive committee of the […]
Dallas, TX (August 8, 2024) – The moment your tastebuds have been waiting for has arrived! It’s the Fair food competition that defines our year, and it will make your 24 Days of Fun this year even tastier! Over sixty entries in the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards were tasted and judged, with only 10 […]