HEATH, TX – October 27, 2020 — Heath resident Justin Monger and his startup company LockedBrands have solved a piece of the opioid crisis puzzle, and it comes in the form of a lockbox. With the Pillar – a wifi-enabled lockbox for opioids – Monger and his company directly address what has quickly become an […]
ROCKWALL, TX – There hasn’t been much good about the year 2020, but there is one bright jack-o-lantern light amidst all the heavy darkness. 2020 is the inaugural year of the new Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch! I’m always looking for local pumpkin patches and fall festivities to celebrate the beautiful weather, warm colors, and inviting flavors […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2020 — Patriot PAWS in Rockwall celebrated the graduation of its veterans and their service dogs drive-thru style on Oct. 23. The nonprofit welcomed its volunteers, friends and family of the veterans to join a car parade at the Patriot PAWS facility. Volunteers received swag bags filled with goodies courtesy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) Earlier this month, members of Delta Kappa Gamma gathered for their first meeting since February. Although the meeting was held in person at the Rockwall County Library, members were provided the opportunity to join via Zoom. New members Chea Ward, Kory Turner, Shannon Carmody, and Julie Byrnes were officially inducted and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) Hello, I am Brandy! I am a very playful bundle of cute and loveable puppyness! I am a 12-13 week old, 21 pound, mixed breed puppy. I love to run, chase balls, play with dog toys, chew on my bones, and do all the important puppy stuff – including giving […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2020) First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellow Jacket Lane, will host a Drive-Thru Pecan Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Organizers say this is a “new crop of the best pecans in Texas!” Proceeds from the pecan sale will benefit missions and charities […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) It is raffle time in Rockwall! The Rockwall Robotics Booster Club, Inc. is raffling a 2020 Ford Mustang to support FRC 1296 Full Metal Jackets. The team can be seen all over Rockwall in their orange camo pants! They are involved with several non-profit organizations including: Bikes for Tykes, Lone […]
“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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) Free COVID-19 testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 26 at Lake Pointe Church, 701 E. I-30 Frontage Road. There are no requirements for testing and results will be available in 48 to 96 hours. Please, no eating or drinking 15 minutes prior to […]