ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2022) Today’s family caregiver faces many financial challenges. Here are tips and resources for helping caregivers keep their own finances on track while caring for someone else. COSTS OF CAREGIVING Caregiving responsibilities are challenging and time-consuming. It is important to understand that caregiving can also have serious financial consequences. Some of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2022) Several friends of mine have asked if I would discuss some of the aspects of the military that would be of interest to the readers. The next 3 or 4 articles will do just that. Think back to the days of Desert Storm; early 1991. War with Saddam Hussein was […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 21, 2022 — Before it even hits mailboxes, you can catch a digital view of our November 2022 print edition right now at the link below. The print issue will deliver next week (the week of Oct. 24th) to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 11, 2022) Fall is in the air and the Rockwall County Master Gardeners are busy preparing for the upcoming “A Walk in the Garden” event! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is the Rockwall County Discovery Garden located at 875 Riding Club […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2022) Several citizens have recently asked if I would provide an update on the various construction projects on-going and planned for Rockwall County. When the “new” courthouse was in the planning stages, way back when, the objective was for that building in the future to contain nothing but judicial type activities. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 24, 2022) With the exception of physicians, most people end up in their life career path more by accident than carefully well thought out planning. Think about that. When you got ready to graduate from high school, the really first decision you had to make in life was “what am I […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 15, 2022) Ever so often the question of the Rockwall County retirement plan is raised, usually because of some neighboring county suggesting their plan be changed. All the counties in Texas, along with many of the districts, are members of the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCRDS). This system was created […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) Want to support Open Space without spending a penny? Here’s your chance! Complete short consumer surveys right from your phone to generate donations. To get started, go to: https://hundredx.com/impactwithfeedback The Rockwall County Open Space Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support its mission to Save Open Spaces in Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2022) The Rockwall County Library will host a free class to help those interested in learning more about their family history. Presenter Lyne Jorif will discuss how to get started, how to discover who is in your family tree, and where to find FREE resources in the Rockwall area. The class […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2022) – Texas 4-H Youth Development Program announces Texas 4-H Congress to be held in Austin at the State Capitol July 17-20, 2022. Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9th to 12th where 4-H members assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps […]