Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office recently piloted an innovative program with the goal to help encourage, challenge, and potentially direct inmates towards new paths upon release. Sheriff Terry Garrett knew equine therapy programs were known to benefit disabled individuals, veterans, and others facing mental or physical challenges, therefore it […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Rockwall elementary choir student and alto singer, Jolene Wimberly, was chosen to participate in the Texas Choral Directors Association’s (TCDA) State Elementary Honor Choir. It’s a true honor to be chosen for TCDA. Jolene attended three days of extended rehearsals and performed with her peers last week at the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is honored to partake in Assistance Dogs International’s celebration of ‘International Assistance Dogs Week.’ The awareness campaign (taking place August 6th – August 12th) sheds light on not only the incredible, life changing work that Assistance Dogs are capable of performing, but also the increasing […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Embarking on a new school year requires lots of preparation: clothes, shoes, supplies, athletic gear, haircuts, and easy meal ideas for little and big ones to grab on the way out the door. I am not a morning person, so breakfast is always the hardest. I often look for make-ahead […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Nourishment. Independence. Support. Opportunity. Community. Purpose. Hope. Grace. Dignity. Is there simply ONE of these words that resonates most with a senior citizen? At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, we address ALL of them! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are OPEN for our 2023 “AND SO IT […]
Heath, TX (August 7, 2023) – “Community Forthcoming” declares The Social Hall of Heath. To Parker Hall this declaration is a commitment. As developer of The Social Hall of Heath, his passion comes through as he talks about Heath, the project, and what his family wants to build. After graduating from UT, Parker had the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 7, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hitting mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our August/September issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good news and happenings, […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (August 6, 2023) Effective immediately, the City of McLendon-Chisholm is requesting all businesses and residents to stop all outdoor irrigation/sprinkler system watering. Residents may use water for essential needs, such as drinking, cooking and bathing. Officials are requesting residents also stop washing cars, trucks and boats and draining and re-filling pools. This short-term […]
FATE, TX (August 3, 2023) – It is with great appreciation for his service to the community that we announce Jon Thatcher, Fate’s City Attorney, has accepted the position of City Attorney for Forney, Tx. Mr. Thatcher has been an integral part of our organization since he joined us in 2021 and his presence will be sorely […]
Rockwall, TX (August 2, 2023) – Please join the Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, August 23, for our free Member Meeting! Everyone is welcome! Heather Lawley, demo artist, will illustrate Smart Phone Photography & Digital Editing with easy techniques to help improve the actual capturing of the photography to simple editing with programs like Snapseed, Watermark, […]