Reliant will power Equity Centers to help solve challenges of inequity, intolerance and exclusion and fund continued COVID-19 crisis care programs DALLAS (September 17, 2020) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is pleased to announce it is teaming up with Reliant to create Racial Equity and Innovation Centers in 2021 across nine Dallas Y locations. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 17, 2020 — During these dark times of pandemic, Rockwall entrepreneur Christy Goodman and her team at Park Lane Jewelry are looking to shine a light on frontline healthcare workers with Project Sparkle. The kindness campaign delivers beautiful Sparkle Boxes filled with jewelry and appreciation notes to those overstressed, overworked healthcare […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2020 — A Rockwall businessman will open an upscale, neighborhood craft beer bar at The Harbor on Monday, Sept. 21. Ridham Bhatt, who runs the Cold Stone Creamery at The Harbor along with his wife Helat, invites the community to the opening of The Brass Tap (2075 Summer Lee Dr. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 16, 2020) Signs will soon be going up on a stretch of Interstate Highway 30 through Rockwall, designating it Ralph M. Hall Highway from the Dallas County line, to Hunt County. “Congressman Hall was beloved in Texas and in Washington because he put others before himself,” said David Sweet, Rockwall County […]
HEATH, TX – September 15, 2020 — On Sept. 8, the Heath city council recognized former Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Steve McKimmey for his 20 years of service to the community. The council presented a proclamation in honor of McKimmey, which highlighted his exceptional leadership, proven wisdom, thoughtful deliberation, and genuine kindness which helped […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 15, 2020 — On September 11th, Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated its Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Course chaired by Board Members Jack Green and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization serve numerous families […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 15, 2020) The Chalk It Up 4 Kids Sidewalk Art Contest is underway in Rockwall County, designed to engage kids, adults, and local businesses while helping to raise awareness about the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. To enter, simply create a work of art in your driveway or sidewalk with chalk, and incorporate […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 14, 2020 — Today the Rockwall community celebrated a special milestone for one of its own. Edmond Smajli, a Rockwall High School graduate and son of Luigi’s owner Mario Smajli, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Edmond was recognized for this achievement this afternoon at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 14, 2020) Mr Mokey is a sweet Yorkie mix that gets along great with other dogs and loves people. He is available for adoption through Rockwall Pets and will make a wonderful addition to anyones’s home and hearts. Please email Rockwall Pets at to meet him! Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our Blue […]
Carter BloodCare seeks donors, pandemic likely to limit high school drives FATE, Texas (September 14, 2020) – Carter BloodCare usually collects 20 to 25 percent of its annual blood supply at high school blood drives. That was true before the coronavirus pandemic occurred. Last March, hundreds of blood drives canceled when a shelter-in-place directive closed […]