Somewhere between a cocktail and a curiosity, I found myself going down one of those wonderfully winding rabbit holes I often find myself in. It started with a phrase. “Slow as molasses.” You’ve heard it. You’ve probably said it. I know I have. But I got to wondering—what exactly is molasses, and why don’t people […]
Photo courtesy of the City of Rockwall: Mayor Tim McCallum presents a proclamation declaring June 9, 2026, as “Happy 30th Anniversary, Rockwall School of Music Day” to Russ and Karen Porter in recognition of the school’s three decades of music education and community impact. City Proclaims June 9 as Rockwall School of Music Day ROCKWALL, […]
(June 1, 2026) Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially overwhelming transitions a person can experience. Between legal paperwork, housing decisions, financial changes, and family dynamics, health insurance and Medicare planning are often pushed to the bottom of the list until a surprise bill or missed enrollment window creates a much bigger problem. […]
Dr. Anne Horan and Debbie Dominguez with Poetry Community Christian School and Heather Orrill and Dr. Hartman with Nelson University Poetry, Texas — May 26, 2026 — Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Nelson University that will provide PCCS high school students the opportunity to earn an Associate’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 1, 2026) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County invites family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to attend a free online educational program, “The New Advances in Dementia Treatment,” on Tuesday, June 24, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT. Dementia affects millions of individuals and families across the United […]
Community can now sign up to join 20,000+ participants in Downtown Dallas DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2026) – Monday, June 1, is the first day of registration for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. Now in its 59th year, thousands of runners and walkers are expected to fill the streets of Downtown […]
HEATH, TX (May 29, 2026)— The City of Heath is taking a proactive approach to protecting one of its most valuable resources through its first-ever long-term water conservation campaign, bringing together students, residents, community organizations and city leaders in a shared effort to preserve the city’s water supply for future generations. The initiative, known as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2026) Students from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy earned top honors at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Conference this month in Nashville, Tennessee. All 18 students who competed placed in the Top 10 in their categories, competing against some of the nation’s best students in […]
From left: Rachel Shupp, Cole Randolph, Zach Miller, Scott Wendt ROCKWALL, TX (May 2026) — Four inspiring Rockwall County athletes are preparing to represent Team Texas on one of the nation’s biggest stages as they head to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 20-26. Selected last summer following a competitive qualification process, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2026) — The Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club is gaining strong momentum ahead of its Inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot, set for Friday, June 19, at Texas Gun Ranch. Organizers announced that all Premium Sponsorships have officially sold out, led by Title Sponsor Hiley Chevrolet with a $7,500 commitment supporting the event. […]