Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – Meals on Wheels’ inaugural Gone Country MusicFest was a great success, raising more than $15,000 in funds while increasing awareness for the organization’s ‘Welcome to the Table’ Capital Campaign. The concept came from MOWSS board member Holly Lyons originally as an Opry event to showcase Rockwall’s local talent. As […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – For 95 years, our chamber has been dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. I love being able to spotlight and encourage collaboration of our locals to remember to keep it real…real LOCAL! Supporting Local Businesses Local businesses are […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug 12, 2024) — Our Aug/Sept back-to-school issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 12 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was the recent location of a special superhero camp. The heroes were part of Angel Camp, designed for children with intellectual disabilities. Angel Camp is a place where everyone can have the kinds of childhood experiences that all children, and their parents, dream of. […]
DALLAS, TX (August 9, 2024) – The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest annual events in the world – attracting more than 2.3 million people in 2023 and bringing an estimated economic impact of nearly $500 million dollars to North Texas every fall. The State Fair of Texas engages leading security experts […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2024-2025 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill up to five vacant seats on the YAC for this school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors and should preferably reside […]
Dallas, TX (August 8, 2024) – The moment your tastebuds have been waiting for has arrived! It’s the Fair food competition that defines our year, and it will make your 24 Days of Fun this year even tastier! Over sixty entries in the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards were tasted and judged, with only 10 […]
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, TX (August 6, 2024) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab has been named Best Rehab 2024 by the readers of Lakeside Living Magazine. Recently announced, Highland Meadows is honored to receive the prestigious honor for the fourth year in a row. Attributing its success to selecting the most qualified and dedicated staff, Bobbi Jo […]
Royse City, TX (August 5, 2024) – Much like the growing student body in Royse City ISD, the security department will welcome a new face to the team. After a year of planning and research, the district becomes the state’s first ISD security team to employ a trained weapons detection K-9 safety dog. Trained at […]