Rockwall, TX (March 5, 2025) – A certain Sunday delivered a perfect spring morning to central Kansas. A young man stood on his porch and noticed the swollen buds on an elm tree. His wife, meanwhile, peered into her bedroom closet. Pregnant with their first child, she easily chose one of the few dresses she […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (March 4, 2025) – Texas Health Resources has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek for 2025, earning five stars – the highest ranking. “We are honored to be recognized for our strong workplace culture,” said Barclay Berdan, FACHE, Texas Health’s CEO. “We have created an environment that enables […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]
45th Annual YMCA College Scholarship Program awards 20 North Texas seniors with $276K Funds Are Distributed Over Four Years, Up to $5K Per Semester ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2025) Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 95th year with a celebratory awards banquet and casino night Feb. 27, honoring local leaders and businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, recognitions and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s indoor multi-sport and event […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court celebrates 30 years of storytelling, music, and magic with the Rockwall Community Playhouse. The Proclamation signed this week congratulates Rockwall Community Playhouse (RCP) for providing a “platform for local talent to shine” through high quality productions, youth theatre, camps, and a variety of artistic […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2025) Each March, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels network, which now collectively serves over 2 million seniors each year. Now is a […]
Heath, TX (February 27, 2025) – Rush Creek Yacht Club is excited to get area beginning sailors on the water. The yacht club offers two options for young sailors – Summer Camp (for ages 5 – 18) and Spring Beginner Sailing classes (ages 7-15 who participated in the 2024 Summer Camp). Spring Beginner Optimist Sailing […]
Royse City, TX (February 27, 2025) – New Hope Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by honoring Rev. Earnestine Reece Scott, a local legend and a beacon of inspiration. Scott, the first African American female valedictorian of Royse City High School’s Class of 1969, was recognized for her remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to her […]