AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 11. 2026) I never thought I would become one of the “worm ladies” in the Master Gardener Program in Rockwall County. There are only two of us – one a 20+ year veteran worm composter, and me, a relative novice. Looking back, though, I suppose it was inevitable that I would spend […]
More than 200 new Rockwall ISD educators and staff members kicked off the new school year at the Rockwall ISD New Teacher & Employee Welcome Breakfast on July 29. Courtesy photo. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) As students fill classrooms across Rockwall County this month, many of us naturally think about backpacks, school supplies, and […]
Wild-caught Maine lobster, live music, giveaways, signature cocktails and a chance to win $1,000 headline 12-day celebration ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 7, 2026) — Fresh Maine lobster, live music every day, signature cocktails, exclusive merchandise and plenty of chances to win are all on the menu as Dudley’s Sports Grill in Rockwall hosts its first-ever Lobster […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 4, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall. The community is invited to attend […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2026) What began as a simple promise to himself has grown into a powerful testament to perseverance, discipline, and the belief that it’s never too late to change your life. On Friday, August 21, at 7:00 a.m., Rockwall resident Stavros Kaplaneris will celebrate an extraordinary milestone—365 consecutive days of working out […]
ROWLETT, TX (July 27, 2026) When I wake there is a choice. There is no point defining the other choice, as I will always choose to rouse myself to go out into the morning, before the neighborhood comes alive. There is a quintessential squeak on the back door, though it is not the screen door of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2026) — Eighty years ago, when Rockwall was still a small farming community with fewer than 1,500 residents, one physician opened a practice built on a simple promise: care for people like family. On July 10, friends, longtime patients, community leaders and generations of Rockwall families gathered to celebrate that promise […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution […]
DFW RESTAURANT WEEK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS THIS AUGUST, THREE DECADES OF DINING OUT FOR A CAUSE BENEFITING NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK & LENA POPE Dallas | Fort Worth (July 9, 2026) – Three decades of delicious dining, generous giving and unforgettable culinary experiences begin this August as the 30th annual DFW Restaurant Week returns to […]