Stress-busting for family caregiver of persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Stress-busting for family caregiver of persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 3, 2022) Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join Family Caregivers Online to learn to […]

Girl Scout cookie season kicks off in Northeast Texas

Girl Scout cookie season kicks off in Northeast Texas

Girl Scout entrepreneurs in Northeast Texas are selling cookies in safe, creative, and socially distant ways, and innovating – including through the organization’s first transportation of Girl Scout Cookies with autonomous driving technology company Waymo. Nationwide online Girl Scout Cookie ordering will be available February 1.  [DALLAS, TX]— Today, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall to host free webinar on weight loss surgery

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall to host free webinar on weight loss surgery

“What to know when considering bariatric surgery” ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) As part of its free, virtual Health Chat Series, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall invites those interested in learning more about bariatric surgery to join them for an community education class:  “What to know when considering bariatric surgery.” The Zoom webinar will be presented […]

Online education expanded as anglers take to the water across Texas

Online education expanded as anglers take to the water across Texas

AUSTIN – With more Texans heading to the water during quarantine to recreate and physical distance naturally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has seen an uptick in fishing license purchases compared to this time last year. Recognizing this, TPWD has expanded its outdoor education curriculum to include online classes open to new anglers wanting […]

Tri-Rock Triathlon goes virtual to benefit Rockwall Kiwanis

Tri-Rock Triathlon goes virtual to benefit Rockwall Kiwanis

Don’t touch your face, just race ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2020 – Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the annual TriRock Triathlon, which is held annually at the JER Chilton YMCA to benefit Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County, has decided to go virtual. T-shirts and finisher medals will be mailed to participants after the […]

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2020) From childbirth and breastfeeding classes to babysitting courses and support groups for bariatric patients, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall routinely offers a variety of community education classes and events. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is now offering the same quality instruction in online format, allowing participants to learn […]

Royse City ISD releases reopening plans for 2020-2021 school year

Royse City ISD releases reopening plans for 2020-2021 school year

Message from Royse City ISD: ROYSE CITY, TX (July 14, 2020) Weeks of planning and preparation, along with guidance from the Texas Education Agency, has prepared us to release our reopening plans for 2020-2021. Our focus is on providing a safe in-school environment and high-quality learning both online and in-person. Our taskforce and administrative teams […]

Texas Health Rockwall introduces VIRTUAL community education classes

Texas Health Rockwall introduces VIRTUAL community education classes

ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2020) From childbirth and breastfeeding classes to babysitting courses and support groups for bariatric patients, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall routinely offers a variety of community education classes and events. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is now offering the same quality instruction in online format, allowing participants to learn […]

Heath Department of Public Safety offers Safe Exchange Zone

Heath Department of Public Safety offers Safe Exchange Zone

HEATH, TX – July 7, 2020 – The Heath Department of Public Safety is now offering citizens and visitors a Safe Exchange Zone for online transactions, child custody exchanges, and other face-to-face meetings. The Safe Exchange Zone is located outside of the Heath DPS station at 200 Laurence Lane. The location is well-lit and multiple […]

Garland ISD offers two options for students returning to school in August

Garland ISD offers two options for students returning to school in August

(GARLAND ISD – TX – June 17, 2020) Garland ISD families will select from two options for their children when returning to school in August. Option 1: Full-time in-person on campuses, with heightened hygiene and disinfection protocols Option 2:  Full-time virtual eLearning with district-provided technology and internet hotspots, as needed “GISD has been advocating with […]