PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions: Appeal for Conservation Today, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions: Appeal for Conservation Today, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  Austin, Texas (September 7, 2023) – Continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind and declining solar power generation will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) […]

Local husband and wife open neighborhood pet store to put a playful twist on pet product shopping

Local husband and wife open neighborhood pet store to put a playful twist on pet product shopping

Pet Supplies Plus of Fate to Offer Array of Natural Foods, Toys, Goods & Hassle-Free Services  FATE, TX (Sept. 7, 2023) – Pet Supplies Plus opened a location on August 18th at 5000 East I-30, Suite 140 in Fate and is offering local pet parents a hassle-free way to find better products for their pets, […]

Holy Trinity to host Blessing of the Animals service with Patriot PAWS meet-and-greet

Holy Trinity to host Blessing of the Animals service with Patriot PAWS meet-and-greet

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 7, 2023) Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church invites you to St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals Service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1524 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX 75032. Bring your leashed or crated pet friends for a blessing! All are welcome to attend and your loved one […]

Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Sept. 6, 2023 – Texas Health Resources has placed No. 3 in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™ 2023 and ranked top in the state. This is the ninth year in a row that Texas Health makes the list. The analysis, which is compiled by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, highlights […]

Visit Rockwall Art League’s 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Sept. 22-30

Visit Rockwall Art League’s 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Sept. 22-30

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 6, 2023) Rockwall Art League (RAL) is proud to present the 23rd Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, September 22nd – September 30th at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall. This is the RAL signature event of the year. We’re excited to announce the move to a beautiful new venue that provides more space and […]

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall, TX (September 1, 2023) – Rockwall County 4-H is hosting a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on September 9 from 9:00-11:00am. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street.  Rockwall County 4-H Club […]

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall, TX (August 31, 2023) – At their recent monthly meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved decreasing the combined tax rate by 19.54 cents, making it the lowest tax rate in the area. Trustees lowered the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate by 18.54 cents and decreased the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax […]

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Rockwall, Tx (August 29, 2023) – I’d been reading about these 3 child-helpful organizations for years. They are all intentioned to make children’s lives better, safer, and secure. I often wondered why  couldn’t they combine their efforts into one organization? Here’s why: they address different issues and each organization is valuable to our community. I’ve […]

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) The Gonzalez family of Rockwall loves their family craft time, and it shows! Together they’ve garnered several wins and honorable mentions at the State Fair of Texas creative arts competition. Emme Journey, a first grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, placed third in ceramics and handpainted, China; honorable mention in painted […]

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Rockwall, TX (August 29, 2023) – After more than 9 million missed cancer screenings during the pandemic, research by the Epic Research journal now shows that screenings across the U.S. and DFW are trending towards pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT), the leading social and emotional cancer support nonprofit serving Rockwall and […]