ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 16, 2024) As a long-time lover of reading, Kristy Weaver has always dreamed of writing and publishing her own books. With the recent release of her first children’s book, ‘What Did You Call Me?’, the Woodcreek/Fate wife and mother of two teens is not only realizing her dream, but is looking forward […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, August 28, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Kimberly Merck-Moore. Kim will discuss “How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs” If you want to turn your creative passion into a successful money making venture, art shows and fairs […]
“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast” ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) The beautiful opening stanzas of Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees.” God bless my high school English literature teacher, Mrs. Cohen. She had such high […]
Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2024) – The sandwich generation is named so because it is effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents—who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks, or in need of financial support—and children, who require financial, physical, and emotional support. The demands of caring and making decisions […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) The American Pickers are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in October 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2024) Join Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for a FREE conference offering essential education, resources, and support specifically tailored for family caregivers, professionals, and community members. This event is designed to help the sandwich generation balance their caregiving responsibilities […]
CITY OF HEATH WATER CUSTOMERS ARE UNDER A BOIL NOTICE HEATH, TX (July 25, 2024) The City of Heath issued the following notice on July 25, 2024: FOR YOUR SAFETY AND HEALTH, please do not consume tap water. Loss of pressure in the water system was caused by a computer malfunction. Staff are in the […]
Rockwall, TX (July 24, 2024) – Gloria Williams Park and Pool, located at 801 Davy Crockett Dr, have undergone significant upgrades following damage sustained last year. The renovation projects, initiated due to a motor vehicle accident and necessary waterline work under the playground, have revitalized the park and pool over the past 12 months. The […]