Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host class for tree enthusiasts, landscapers, developers, and HOA managers

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host class for tree enthusiasts, landscapers, developers, and HOA managers

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Rockwall County Master Gardeners are hosting a class “All About Trees” Saturday, September 30 from 8:30-11:00 am.  The class will be held at the Harry Myers Community Center and Park located at 815 East Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This class will cover the following topics: Recommended trees for […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to offer free, online Hospice 101 workshop

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to offer free, online Hospice 101 workshop

Rockwall, TX (August 24, 2023) – Hospice Care can paint a picture that is different for many. Is it confirmation of the end? Is it too soon? Is it a relief? Am I ready? Am I prepared? Do I really understand what Hospice means? Do my loved ones understand? Who can I talk to? A […]

City of Fate finds first positive case of West Nile

City of Fate finds first positive case of West Nile

FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below).  Fate staff conducts […]

Open House and ribbon cutting set for Royse City College & Career Academy and Agricultural Center

Open House and ribbon cutting set for Royse City College & Career Academy and Agricultural Center

ROYSE CITY, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) The community is invited to attend the OPEN HOUSE for the new Royse City College & Career Academy as well as the Agricultural Center, both located on the Royse City High School campus, 700 FM 2642. The OPEN HOUSE includes a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 […]

Rockwall boutique is ‘Taylor-made’ for success

Rockwall boutique is ‘Taylor-made’ for success

Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – Concerts have evolved to larger-than-life experiences, perhaps more so since the pandemic ceased life as we once knew. Now, post-pandemic attendees are embracing a live big or go home attitude. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making a statement like none other. Dressing the part makes the statement. But […]

Adventurous Boy Scouts of America program sails the high seas in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Adventurous Boy Scouts of America program sails the high seas in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – The BSA offers more than just camping out and s’mores. During July 6 to July 12, 2023, Sea Scout Ship 1000, the Pathfinder and Ship 46, the Constantin went on a BSA Sea Base High Adventure to St. Thomas USVI.  Adult leaders Cathy Knoff, Scott Beadle, and Jason Buffington […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Thimbleberry Jam

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Thimbleberry Jam

Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P.  Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities announces honored recipient and invites community to attend the unforgettable Fire Fighters Ball

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities announces honored recipient and invites community to attend the unforgettable Fire Fighters Ball

ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]