Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]
Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – Meet Willow! This perfect-sized girl weighs 39 pounds and is 3-years old. She is all-around an amazing pup! Willow walks well on a leash and is good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all ages. She’s not aggressive with cats, but she gets fixated on them, so […]
Rockwall, TX (October 31, 2024) – Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announced a location change for the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5k & Fun Run. Due to construction at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, the annual event will now take place at Harry Myers Park. The event, which raises funds and awareness for Women in Need and […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 30, 2024) – If you take care of someone who is older or who has a disability, you are a caregiver. Respite care, where someone else looks after your loved one while you take a break, is a great way for you to take some time for yourself. Taking time for […]
Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2024) – Zany is a very sweet 10-year old Chihuahua-mix who gets along well with cats and other small dogs (he hasn’t been around bigger dogs in our care). He loves to be with his person and enjoys being someone’s sleeping buddy. Zany is tiny and weighs only 7 pounds. He […]
Rockwall, TX (October 25, 2024) – Rockwall Art League’s 24th Annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale drew over 120 exhibiting artists from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana exhibiting 160 pieces of art at Cavender Nissan in Rockwall Sept. 27-29. By all accounts the event was a resounding success, offering an opportunity for fellow artists to […]
Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – I have had a varied career, lived in various places, and have many varied interests. This time of the year brings two of my many interests together, the military and gardening. I am a naturalized Texan! (I wasn’t born here, but…) Where I grew up, November 11 was called […]
Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public safety hazard exacerbated by outdoor burning. The following regulations are detailed in the Order: Except as provided, all outdoor […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) – In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila decided, along with another friend, Glo Dodd, to form their own organization. Now, 50 years later […]
Helping Hands Festival of Trees returns Nov. 22-23 Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – Would you be surprised to learn that there’s a store right here in Rockwall that spends 365 days curating holiday decor items just to offer them for sale during one incredible weekend in November? Imagine finding everything from holiday décor […]