City of Rockwall to host free Shred Day

City of Rockwall to host free Shred Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 10, 2022) The City of Rockwall’s FREE Shred Day is coming on November 19! Rockwall residents needing household papers shredded may bring them to the parking lot behind The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19. Our print edition delivers free to ~17,500 […]

Open letter from Rowlett Chamber president: The time to secure Texas’ future is now

Open letter from Rowlett Chamber president: The time to secure Texas’ future is now

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 10, 2022) From the global pandemic to the ongoing war in Ukraine to Chinese threats to Taiwan, the United States is dealing with an unprecedented supply chain crisis that continues to hurt our economy, imperil our national security, and create shortages of everyday products for Americans. Semiconductors used to power our most […]

Rowlett Lions Club donates $16,500 to local charitable causes

Rowlett Lions Club donates $16,500 to local charitable causes

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966.  The $16,500 raised in the quarter ending September 30, 2022 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Society of […]

Rockwall Young Republicans welcome all as they host ‘Current Revolt’ founder Tony Ortiz

Rockwall Young Republicans welcome all as they host ‘Current Revolt’ founder Tony Ortiz

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) Love them or hate them there’s no “politics as usual” with Current Revolt. From investigative journalism, opinion pieces, and satire, Current Revolt covers the topics that people aren’t comfortable saying out loud or having discussions about. It’s impossible to deny the influence that Current Revolt has had on Texas Politics […]

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) Did you know bathrooms are routinely cited as the most dangerous room in the house for the elderly? Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Because so many falls occur in the bathroom, we highly encourage family caregivers to take […]

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

FATE, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) – Finalists and winners for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin.  For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown Association, has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of downtowns across the state. Fate’s Food Haul is being recognized as one of these outstanding […]

Patti Richter, On Faith | In Autumn and Beyond: Reasons To Be Glad

Patti Richter, On Faith | In Autumn and Beyond: Reasons To Be Glad

At summer’s end, we might hear someone express the sentiment, “Fall is my favorite season.” Many of us will agree. The abbreviated hours of heat and dialed-down humidity bring us relief. The mosquitoes have mostly perished, and we enjoy more time outside. The kids will do more cartwheels, and we’ll leap along with them—at least […]

Help ‘colour’ someone’s world at Rockwall Meals on Wheels gala Oct. 22

Help ‘colour’ someone’s world at Rockwall Meals on Wheels gala Oct. 22

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2022) Limited tickets remain for the In Colour Gala, set for Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Dallas Hilton/Rockwall Lakefront. A gala committee has been hard at work planning a colorful and scintillating soiree featuring a carefully curated menu, handcrafted cocktails, live art displays, live and silent auction, live entertainment and dancing. […]