(August 25, 2026) I met a frog up close and personal the other night. After the hot day, I went outside to check on a newly potted plant, but it was too dark to distinguish its black soil from the color-adaptable creature that had bedded down for the evening. I didn’t scream when my index finger […]
Program integrates clinical care and spiritual support to meet patients where they are FORT WORTH, TEXAS, August 24, 2026 – Texas Health Resources is expanding access to mental health care with the recent launch of a faith-based outpatient behavioral health program that integrates clinical treatment with spiritual support. The program, first begun at Texas Health […]
AUSTIN, TX — House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed Representative Katrina Pierson to chair the Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine last week as part of his announcement of additional interim charges ahead of the 90th Legislature, which include examining hormone health and menopause care, maternal nutrition, newborn coverage, and other barriers […]
DALLAS – August 18, 2026 – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 22nd Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15 items, the all-star […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 18, 2026) For over twenty years, doctors have held a not-so-well-disguised resentment for “Dr. Google.” A patient comes to their visit wielding a printout or screenshot from the internet detailing the horrible afflictions with which they have self-diagnosed, expecting us to confirm their worst suspicions. But move over, “Dr. Google,” because there […]
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 […]