Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – Rockwall resident Rhonda Wright is stitching comfort and compassion into the lives of seniors at the Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Storrs Street. Over the holidays, Wright personally delivered a collection of handmade lap quilts to residents of the skilled nursing home — each created with care, color, and […]
Rowlett, Texas (February 3, 2026 – Updated Feb. 5, 2026) — Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAs) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to saving cats and dogs in America’s shelters. The grant recognizes FRAs’ efforts to increase pet adoptions through completing the Best […]
Chris Hoffmeyer (left) is presented with the Hometown Hero Award by Diane Stegall (right). Rockwall County, TX (February 3, 2026) – After seventeen years of incredible service, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) announces the retirement of Child Advocacy Specialist Chris Hoffmeyer. The organization is proud to celebrate Chris’s outstanding contributions, dedication, skill, and […]
Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water. Wylie, TX (February 3, 2026) – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 2 through 30, 2026. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – I pulled into my driveway recently just in time to see a man on my two-story rooftop, one who certainly didn’t belong there—my 73-year-old husband. Instead of shaking my head, I should have remembered that you can’t keep a good man down. One long-ago summer morning, I peered into […]
Rockwall County, TX (February 2, 2026) – Spring is just around the corner, and now is the time to begin planning how to better attract hummingbirds to your garden this year. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common species sited in the North Texas area. They normally begin arriving in Texas between mid-March to mid-May. […]
How Linda Thomas and Wildflower Wigs are restoring confidence, dignity, and joy — one woman at a time. Rockwall, TX (February 2, 2026) – For many women, hair is deeply tied to identity, femininity, and self-confidence. When it begins to thin or fall out — whether due to genetics, illness, hormones, stress, or autoimmune conditions […]
An inspiring evening uniting community leaders and celebrating the next generation of changemakers. Rockwall, TX (January 29, 2026) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala, taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the elegant Hilton Rockwall Lakefront. This powerful evening will bring […]
Rockwall County, TX (January 29, 2026) – The last Friday Night Forum with Republican Primary candidates will include Senate District 2, County Judge, County Commissioner Precinct 4 and Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.The Forum is set to start at 6:00p.m. this Friday, January 30 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellowjacket, Rockwall. The […]
Rowlett, TX (January 29, 2026) – Our next review held on Tuesday, February 17 is always a favorite one because we walk away with 10 new book suggestions! The beloved reviewer is Carolee Juergens who brings us “A Bag Of Books” every year. In one informative hour, she offers books she has researched all year […]