Representative Katrina Pierson of District 33 announces committee assignments

Representative Katrina Pierson of District 33 announces committee assignments

Austin, TX (February 13, 2025) – Representative Katrina Pierson proudly announces her appointment to the House Public Health Committee and the Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along with her assignment to the Public Health Subcommittee for Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s Health. Her role on the Public Health Committee enables her […]

Caregiver Resources: Legal issues for caregivers

Caregiver Resources: Legal issues for caregivers

Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2025) – Navigating the legal system can be daunting, let alone doing it on behalf of a loved one. The need to advocate for someone can happen overnight and we are often unprepared. Or, it can be the case where someone’s health is declining slowly, and you never know the right […]

A roaring good Thanksgiving at In-Sync Exotics Fowl Fling

A roaring good Thanksgiving at In-Sync Exotics Fowl Fling

Wylie, TX (November 22, 2024) – In-Sync Exotics has something truly special lined up for you and your family on November 30! Watch as the majestic big cats at our wildlife rescue and education center indulge in a Thanksgiving feast fit for royalty, featuring mouthwatering Cornish Game Hens. The Fowl Fling festivities kick off at […]

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]

Life Lessons by Erin Kincaid: Resources for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Life Lessons by Erin Kincaid: Resources for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]

Guilt & Self-Care: free online event for caregivers by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Agency on Aging

Guilt & Self-Care: free online event for caregivers by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (September 3, 2024) – Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. This free session will explore what guilt is, its causes as well as how to cope better with guilt and the importance of self-care. Caregiving can […]

DWI “No Refusal Program” initiated for Labor Day holiday

DWI “No Refusal Program” initiated for Labor Day holiday

Rockwall, TX (August 30, 2024) – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the Labor Day holiday.   This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has probable cause to believe that the person has been […]

Tigers get their turn in the dentist’s chair

Tigers get their turn in the dentist’s chair

Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation on-site to provide needed dental check-ups and procedures to tigers. Wylie, TX (August 6, 2024) – Members of the Peter Emily International Dental Foundation (PEIVDF) will be on-site at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center on Saturday, August 10th providing needed check-ups and dental work to four tigers, Kali, Holiday, Kabul, and Pasha […]

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs

Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, August 28, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Kimberly Merck-Moore. Kim will discuss “How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs”  If you want to turn your creative passion into a successful money making venture, art shows and fairs […]