Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offer workshop “Aging Process and Dementia Risk”

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offer workshop “Aging Process and Dementia Risk”

  Rockwall, TX (June  27, 2023) – Dementia is a thief, and its timing is unrelenting. It threatens the dignity and independence of those we love dearly and renders the caregiver and family utterly helpless in understanding what is going on and how to best remedy an unfamiliar and unwelcome situation. Caught in the middle of […]

Cooking With Ease – A Different Story: Oven Baked Brisket Tacos

Cooking With Ease – A Different Story: Oven Baked Brisket Tacos

Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2023) – Most people that read this will already know what my day job is. My husband and I run one of Rockwall County’s oldest family-owned cattle farms. We raise cattle, sell beef, and cook tasty beef-centric meals. Most of our cooking is done over open fire. This is, traditionally, how […]

Area educators welcome at Teachers Prayer Breakfast

Area educators welcome at Teachers Prayer Breakfast

Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teachers Prayer Breakfast, dedicated to the professional educators who serve area districts, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26. Breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m. with a special program to follow at 7. An open invitation is extended to all Rockwall County area educators […]

Patriot Paws helps veterans and others regain independence one dog at a time

Patriot Paws helps veterans and others regain independence one dog at a time

Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – Last month, an emotional and joyous event occurred placing American heroes with four-legged heroes through the devotion of Rockwall non-profit, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. Arriving at this Service Dog Team graduation, you become immediately aware that this is a special occasion. Greeted with an upbeat, patriotic atmosphere you can’t […]

The Confession of a Once-Pagan King

The Confession of a Once-Pagan King

Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – My wooded neighborhood features a mix of mature hardwood and pine trees—up to 100 feet tall. We welcome the rains that keep them green but worry about high winds that make them sway. Rain and wind are a dangerous combination since the added weight of wet leaves can bring […]

Adventures with BRN: SPEAKing of new restaurants…

Adventures with BRN: SPEAKing of new restaurants…

Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – Extra! Extra! Read all about it! There’s a new restaurant in the heart of downtown Rockwall, but no one’s allowed to say where it is. The only way to know is to book a reservation. From the creators of Ramen Head on San Jacinto, restaurateurs Tommy and Tamara Kolleck […]

Representative Justin Holland’s House Bill 1195 Becomes Law in Texas

Representative Justin Holland’s House Bill 1195 Becomes Law in Texas

Rockwall, TX (June 22, 2023) – During the 88th Regular Session, State Representative Justin Holland successfully passed House Bill 1195, also referred to as the ‘Dirty Deeds’ Law. Authored in the House by Rep. Holland and sponsored by Sen. Hall, HB 1195 will combat criminal deed fraud by granting County Clerk’s the authority to request […]

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 19, 2023 meeting

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 19, 2023 meeting

Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the 6A State Track and Field Champions from Rockwall ISD: • Claire Lowrey, Rockwall High School Senior, is the Class 6A UIL Girls High Jump State Champion. The Texas Tech signee […]