Homes For Our Troops invites community to help landscape future Caddo Mills home of injured Marine

Homes For Our Troops invites community to help landscape future Caddo Mills home of injured Marine

Caddo Mills, TX (November 4, 2024) – On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) invites the community to a Volunteer Day event to help landscape Marine Lance Corporal Phillip Quintana’s future specially adapted custom home. The new home for LCpl Quintana, who was severely injured in Afghanistan, has more than […]

Vitality Bowls revitalizes healthy eating in Heath with grand opening of new café

Vitality Bowls revitalizes healthy eating in Heath with grand opening of new café

Heath, Texas (November 4, 2024) – Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more announced the exciting debut of a café in Heath on November 8. Spearheaded by local resident and entrepreneur, Casey Winchell, the new location will serve as the go-to destination for […]

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court Judge of the 382nd District Court, officially swore in Ashley Bellows as the […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

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 […]

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett, TX (November 4, 2024) – Rowlett Reviews next book review will feature Nella Phillips reviewing “Say Goodnight, Gracie!: The Story of George Burns & Gracie Allen” by Cheryl Blythe and Susan Hackett. Nella has entertained the club many times in the past and promises a great review! Meetings begin at 9:30 on Tuesday, November […]

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

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 […]

Matthew Scott, City of Rockwall Municipal Court judge named to national organization

Matthew Scott, City of Rockwall Municipal Court judge named to national organization

Rockwall, TX (November 1, 2024) – Matthew R. Scott, partner with Scott Gilmore Thompson PLLC, and presiding judge of the City of Rockwall Municipal Court, has been elected to membership in ABOTA, the American Board of Trial Advocates. ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion […]

Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announces update to 9th annual Santa Cops 4 Kids

Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announces update to 9th annual Santa Cops 4 Kids

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 […]

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

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 […]