Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do you better manage this holiday season for yourself and the person with dementia? Join North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection from noon […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Nov. 16

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Nov. 16

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021)  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.   The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Nov. 16.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]

Editor’s Picks: Holiday-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond

Editor’s Picks: Holiday-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Events are listed by date and are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures.   First Baptist Fate’s Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar WHAT: Get in the holiday spirit by shopping tons of vendor booths with lots of crafts and homemade goods! […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Monte Monkress

Celebration of Life: Services for Monte Monkress

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Monte Ray Monkress passed away Friday, October 29th, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas after battling complications from a heart transplant. Monte was born on November 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Ray and Marie Barnett Monkress. He grew up in Farmers Branch, later moving to Garland […]

Ducks Unlimited presents 2022 calendar, Texas DU Gun Giveaway

Ducks Unlimited presents 2022 calendar, Texas DU Gun Giveaway

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) Ducks Unlimited presents its 2022 Texas DU Calendar – an excellent Christmas gift and your chance at more than $275,000 in prizes, including 521 guns and two ATVs. There will be one gun given away every day of the year; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday they will draw twice […]

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. All boaters are welcome to decorate your boat and join the parade. The boats […]

Rockwall police to host free VIN etching event Nov. 13

Rockwall police to host free VIN etching event Nov. 13

Sponsored by the Rockwall Police Department, Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) There will be a free VIN etching event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 in the Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot, 1005 I-30 in Rockwall. What […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse readies for Saturday’s RoundUp, announces memorial scholarship opportunity

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse readies for Saturday’s RoundUp, announces memorial scholarship opportunity

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) As the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse prepares to host its annual Roundup set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 6 in Historic Downtown Rockwall, organizers have announced its plans to award a Rockwall Posse Scholarship in memory of Rocky, the posse horse who lost its life following […]

Atmos Energy supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas all-day and after-school programs

Atmos Energy supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas all-day and after-school programs

DALLAS – Nov. 3, 2021 – Atmos Energy recently donated $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas to support all-day and after-school programs with healthy snacks, school supplies, and classroom resources for students in the Lone Oak, Greenville, and Rockwall communities.  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas provides a broad […]

Community welcome at ribbon cutting, flag raising for Veteran Retreat Facility in Greenville

Community welcome at ribbon cutting, flag raising for Veteran Retreat Facility in Greenville

GREENVILLE, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) Veterans Outpost will host a ribbon cutting and flag raising ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 ar 1889 Mamie Road in Greenville. The event celebrates the groundbreaking of a Veteran Retreat Facility to accommodate PTSD therapy needs to Veterans and First Responders. In attendance will be […]