Rockwall woman delivers handmade lap quilts — and a message of love — to local seniors

Rockwall woman delivers handmade lap quilts — and a message of love — to local seniors

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 […]

Friends of Rescue Animals receives $2,000 grant for success in National Adoption Challenge

Friends of Rescue Animals receives $2,000 grant for success in National Adoption Challenge

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 […]

Lone Star CASA announces retirement of longtime Child Advocacy Specialist, Chris Hoffmeyer

Lone Star CASA announces retirement of longtime Child Advocacy Specialist, Chris Hoffmeyer

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 […]

Annual water system maintenance planned March 2 – 30, 2026

Annual water system maintenance planned March 2 – 30, 2026

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. […]

Who Is This Man That I Married?

Who Is This Man That I Married?

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 […]

Attracting Hummingbirds to Rockwall County Gardens

Attracting Hummingbirds to Rockwall County Gardens

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.  […]

Finding Love in the Mirror Again

Finding Love in the Mirror Again

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 […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announces 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announces 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala

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 […]

Meet the Candidates: Final Friday Night Forum takes place Friday, January 30

Meet the Candidates: Final Friday Night Forum takes place Friday, January 30

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 […]

Walk away from the February meeting of Rowlett Reviews with a list of books to read this year

Walk away from the February meeting of Rowlett Reviews with a list of books to read this year

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 […]

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