Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Rockwall County Master Gardeners are hosting a class “All About Trees” Saturday, September 30 from 8:30-11:00 am. The class will be held at the Harry Myers Community Center and Park located at 815 East Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This class will cover the following topics: Recommended trees for […]
Rockwall, TX (August 24, 2023) – Hospice Care can paint a picture that is different for many. Is it confirmation of the end? Is it too soon? Is it a relief? Am I ready? Am I prepared? Do I really understand what Hospice means? Do my loved ones understand? Who can I talk to? A […]
FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below). Fate staff conducts […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) The community is invited to attend the OPEN HOUSE for the new Royse City College & Career Academy as well as the Agricultural Center, both located on the Royse City High School campus, 700 FM 2642. The OPEN HOUSE includes a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – Concerts have evolved to larger-than-life experiences, perhaps more so since the pandemic ceased life as we once knew. Now, post-pandemic attendees are embracing a live big or go home attitude. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making a statement like none other. Dressing the part makes the statement. But […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall will be hosting the annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the church located at 1200 Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall 75087. Admission is $1.00 or one can of food for Helping Hands food pantry. ‘Tis […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P. Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]
Rockwall, TX (August 16, 2023) – Beloved family members with dementia deserve ethical rights, just as everyone else. Regardless of one’s mental decline, we should never strip away their autonomy, beneficence, and justice. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, thoughts that may come to mind are quality of life, safety, and security. Fear […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Paula Walker Elementary as the official name for the district’s 7th elementary campus. Their recommendation received unanimous school board approval at the August 14, 2023 meeting. In the crowd were dozens […]