Garland, Texas (August 11, 2023) – To protect underground utility lines, Atmos Energy observes 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 as a reminder for everyone to practice safe digging. 811 Day is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to make sure the practice of safe digging […]
Rockwall, TX (August 10, 2023) – We all know summer is quickly coming to a close. Back-to-school shopping is in full swing along with preparations for after-school activities, busy schedules and all that this return to academics brings. For some, we cannot wait to get back in the classroom or to see our littles walk […]
Rockwall, TX (August 10, 2023) – Save the date and adopt your ducks now for Rockwall’s 11th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Harbor. In addition to the duck race, this year’s event features a Kids Zone with huge inflatables, games […]
Rockwall, TX (August 9, 2023) – The JER Chilton YMCA’s Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast kicked off bright and early the morning of July 26. With the purpose to encourage and uplift educators, the Rockwall YMCA board and leadership dedicates this time just for educators as they prepare their minds and hearts for the new year. […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office recently piloted an innovative program with the goal to help encourage, challenge, and potentially direct inmates towards new paths upon release. Sheriff Terry Garrett knew equine therapy programs were known to benefit disabled individuals, veterans, and others facing mental or physical challenges, therefore it […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – A local back-to-school tradition, the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Expo was held on August 1, 2023 with hundreds of new staff staff members, sponsors, elected officials, and board members present. The much anticipated event, whose purpose is to welcome and introduce new RISD staff members to the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Plenty of tears will fall as the new school year commences. Not so much from the kindergartener’s eyes. Or the college freshman left standing awkwardly in a dorm room with a stranger for a roommate. It will likely be the parents—mostly the moms—whose eyes well up and spill salty […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Rockwall elementary choir student and alto singer, Jolene Wimberly, was chosen to participate in the Texas Choral Directors Association’s (TCDA) State Elementary Honor Choir. It’s a true honor to be chosen for TCDA. Jolene attended three days of extended rehearsals and performed with her peers last week at the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is honored to partake in Assistance Dogs International’s celebration of ‘International Assistance Dogs Week.’ The awareness campaign (taking place August 6th – August 12th) sheds light on not only the incredible, life changing work that Assistance Dogs are capable of performing, but also the increasing […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Embarking on a new school year requires lots of preparation: clothes, shoes, supplies, athletic gear, haircuts, and easy meal ideas for little and big ones to grab on the way out the door. I am not a morning person, so breakfast is always the hardest. I often look for make-ahead […]