A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: A follow up to “The Marriage Capital of Texas”

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: A follow up to “The Marriage Capital of Texas”

Rockwall, TX (January 27, 2025) – If you remember, several weeks ago this column discussed how Rockwall County was once called the “Marriage Capital of Texas”. This was because of the marriage licenses that departed from the classical, nondescriptive government form. Instead, the county had forms that were decorated with colored pictures of flowers that […]

David Billings, Fate Mayor, and Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner discuss long-term planning in podcast

David Billings, Fate Mayor, and Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner discuss long-term planning in podcast

Fate, TX (January 20, 2025) – The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings welcomed Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner. Mayor Billings and Commissioner Macalik discussed Our Unity 2050 and the long-term vision for Rockwall County and Fate, TX. As Fate Would Have It […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some interesting things you probably didn’t know

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some interesting things you probably didn’t know

Rockwall, TX (January 14, 2025) – At one time not too long ago, Rockwall County had the distinction of being called “The Marriage Capital of Texas.” A logical question you might ask would be, “How could the smallest county in Texas end up with that name?’ It all was about marriage licenses! I bet if […]

Mobile Food Pantry makes stop in Rockwall on Saturday, January 18

Mobile Food Pantry makes stop in Rockwall on Saturday, January 18

Rockwall, TX (January 10, 2025) – The Mobile Food Pantry, a partnership between Catholic Charities of Dallas and North Texas Food Bank, begins the 2025 year with two stops in Rockwall – Saturday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 21. The food pantry brings fresh produce and more to those in need across Rockwall County. Individuals […]

Rockwall County Library brings financial literacy to families

Rockwall County Library brings financial literacy to families

Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2025) – Rockwall County Library has received a grant from the American Library Association to host a financial literacy series for children and families.  Thinking Money for Kids offers school age children (5 years and up) a way to learn about important financial topics in child friendly ways. Thinking Money for […]

Rainbow Room of Rockwall County hosts Chili Challenge for Children

Rainbow Room of Rockwall County hosts Chili Challenge for Children

Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2025) – Calling all chili experts! Get ready to join supporters of the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County in a tasty event for a worthy cause! Got a great chili recipe? Want to share your creation? This cook-off is for you! And you can help local children at the same time! […]

Rockwall County Library to host Operation Footlocker and World War artifacts from the National WWII Museum

Rockwall County Library to host Operation Footlocker and World War artifacts from the National WWII Museum

Rockwall, TX (January 6, 2025) – The Rockwall County Library is excited to present World War II trunks from The National WWII Museum of New Orleans with real WWII artifacts.  Each trunk offers a theme such as “Homefront,” (articles from the U.S. during WWII), “Europe Operation,” (artifacts from Europe during WWII), and “Tactile” (artifacts that […]

Rockwall Kiwanis to pack the 50,000th Food for Kids bag This January

Rockwall Kiwanis to pack the 50,000th Food for Kids bag This January

Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2025) – This January marks an incredible milestone for the Rockwall Kiwanis Food for Kids program—our 50,000th food bag packed! Over the years, this initiative has provided essential weekend meals for children in need throughout Rockwall County, ensuring no child goes hungry when school meals aren’t available. This achievement would not […]

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 […]

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