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Top Stories: ➊ – Celebration of Life: Services for Dr. Frank Richard Miller (Saturday), ➋ – Former Knicks player Iman Shumpert arrested at DFW Airport (Wednesday), ➌ – Rangers RHP Gray out at least 4-6 weeks with oblique strain (Wednesday), ➍ – Some Schools Narrow Teacher Shortage Gap; Retention Still Significant Issue (Friday), ➎ – Rockwall High School earns top 11 spot in UIL Lone Star Cup (Thursday)

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NEWS SPLASH! Rubber Duck Regatta returns to Rockwall Harbor

Blue Ribbon News 8/9 11:04A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 9, 2022) The most spec”quack”ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever! The 10th annual Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will occur Saturday,...

Cain Event Center opens in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 8/9 10:10A Editor

Rockwall Rotary celebrates renovation ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 9, 2022) The newly renovated Cain Event Center at Rockwall Rotary Hall is on its way to becoming one of Rockwall’s top...

H-E-B confirms land purchase in Rockwall

Rockwall Herald Banner 8/9 6:16A Brad Kellar

Rockwall could be getting a H-E-B grocery store as the company confirmed it has purchased property inside the city.

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Three types of citizens

Blue Ribbon News 8/8 12:35P Editor

*This article was originally published several years ago and is being republished with some updated data at the request of several readers. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 8,...

Public welcome as Rockwall Art League hosts demo workshop with printmaker Matt Bagley

Blue Ribbon News 8/8 12:02P Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is honored to host artist Matt Bagley as their feature artist for August. Matt trained as a printmaker from the University...

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Red Hot Summer Style

Tanya Foster 8/9 3:24P Tanya Foster

The temperatures are still a bit warm, which means your wardrobe has to match. Red is a great color for hot summer days. It's fun, sassy and bold. Today let's look at some red hot summer styles that...

MySweetSchoolDaze: Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive

My Sweet Charity 8/9 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

According to Friends Of Wilkinson members/ Carlin Morris daughter Caitlin Hyatt and daughter-in-law Lindsay Morris , Caitlin Hyatt* Lindsay Morris* “There’s nothing like back-to-school season: the...

Woman To Woman Luncheon Last Minute’s Kristin Chenoweth’s MIA Was Saved By Award-Winning Helen Hunt

My Sweet Charity 8/9 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

One couldn t tell that 10th Anniversary Woman To Woman Luncheon Co-Chairs Rachel Biblo-Block , Beverly Goldman , Julie Gothard , Marcy Kahn , Julie Liberman , Staci Rubin and Laura Weinstein had faced...

Are Veneers Worth it?

Style Duplicated 8/8 2:11P Paige

I ve been curious about veneers ever since my mom got them about 20 years ago. One of my babysitters turned friends, Cles, was over one day and had just gotten her temporary...

Girls Inc. Of Metropolitan Dallas Adds Slate Of Officers And New Member For 2023 Fiscal Year

My Sweet Charity 8/8 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

With a goal for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas to expand its services to 25,000 Dallas County girls by the end of the decade, the organization s board officers and one new member of the board for...

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Coordinates Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 8/10 12:36A Jeff Cope

Coordinates Vineyards is owned by brothers Austin and Mahlon Kerr and the tasting room is located in Fredericksburg. The winery opened in 2021. Austin Kerr has worked around the world in the wine...

World Food Championships Returns to Dallas This November

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 6:47A Cynthia Smoot

World Food Championships will return to Dallas for its third year November 9-13, 2022. This culinary competition features over 1,000 visiting chefs competing for industry awards. WFC is celebrating...

NEW REESES TAKE5 BLIZZARD TREAT IS THE RIGHT FLAVOR FOR AUGUST

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 11:01P Mary Jane Coker

The new REESES Take5 Blizzard® Treat takes your favorite candy to a whole new level. With peanuts and pretzels all swirled together with the sweet Reeses goodness, this stellar combination will...

Smore Tasty Summer Treats at Potbelly: Keeps Fans Stoked with National Smores Day Promotion

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 5:14A Katie Gibbons

On National Smores Day, Wednesday, August 10, Potbelly is offering fans a free cookie when they buy an entrée. To redeem the free cookie, customers must order online or through the Potbelly app with...

Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

Texas Wine Lover 8/6 10:09A Jeff Cope

Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. is a winery located in Fredericksburg. The winery opened in 2021 and is owned by Rarig and Ellery Ross where Rarig is also the winemaker. We visited the tasting room while we...

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AN AFFORDABLE BLACK DRESS WORN TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 8/9 3:25A Cathy Williamson

Hello! I hope you guys are all good! I ended up having a fever over the weekend. I haven t had a fever in thirty years! I had about three days of not feeling good, but thankfully that is over. Today,...

Modern Living Room Ideas

Color and Chic 8/9 2:00A Quincy

I haven t made a mood board since my parents house was being built! I ve actually missed them, so I wanted to bring them back starting with modern living room ideas. Our living room is one of my...

Why I Love the Goyard St Louis PM Tote Bag! An Honest Review

Color and Chic 8/7 10:00P Hoang-Kim

As I get older, I want to start investing in designer bags that are timeless and will withstand the test of time. Every time the Goyard St Louis PM tote makes an appearance on my IG, I get questions...

FAVORITE SUMMER PANTS

The Middle Page 8/5 3:29A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITE SUMMER PANTS Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a great week! We were in Montana until yesterday with the family, but I cut it short and returned with the kids. I was supposed to stay...

Target, Amazon, and lots of deals!

The Sister Studio 8/4 1:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy *almost* Friday, friends! I wanted to go ahead and send out a newsletter because some really good sales kicked off today! Abercrombie has 30% OFF their denim + FREE shipping and FREE returns...

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Diaz hits slam, Astros tag Pérez, rally past Rangers 7-5

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/10 12:32A Associated Press

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros roughed up Martín Pérez and rallied past the Texas Rangers 7-5 Tuesday night.

Outdoors with Luke: Here's some tips on fishing for trout

Rockwall Herald Banner Local Sports 8/9 6:00P Luke Clayton

I remember well my first time to fish for wild trout in a Colorado stream.

Dallas clinches playoff berth behind Mabrey’s career-high 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/9 2:21A Associated Press

Dallas can clinch the sixth playoff spot with a win over the Liberty on Wednesday.

Hawks, Jackets earn all-state honors in baseball

Rockwall Herald Banner Local Sports 8/8 2:30A From staff and submitted reports

Rockwall-Heath shortstop Jett Williams, who was a first-round draft pick by the New York Mets, earned first-team all-state honors in baseball.

Dallas hands Indiana 16th straight loss, 95-91 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 7:51A Associated Press

Marina Mabrey and Teaira McCowan accounted for all 12 points in overtime for Dallas and the Wings held off Indiana 95-91 on Saturday.

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Tips for designing patient-centric health care facilities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 7:00P OAC

Ask a group of people what they believe the most expensive area of a health care facility is, and you likely will get answers like surgery, laboratories and screening rooms....

Austin Public Health confirms 9 cases of monkeypox in Travis County

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 11:45A Ashley Valenzuela

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority has confirmed there are nine confirmed monkeypox cases here in Travis County.

Medical marijuana becomes focal point in race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Spectrum Local News Health 8/4 2:47P Marissa Mizroch

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller opponent questions his timing for backing medical marijuana.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 9:44A Associated Press

The EPA is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions.

Vancouver-based Molecular Testing Labs snags new Dallas CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/3 9:24A DBJ staff

"Eric's vision and track record of growing businesses exactly like ours and his long history in economic justice and equity work make him a perfect fit for Molecular, and we...

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Low fat diet: what are the pros and cons?

Live Science 8/10 4:47A

By definition, a low fat diet is one that contains less than 30% of total calories from fat, while some ultra-low fat diets contain less than 15%. At a glance, cutting down on your dietary fat can...

Best meal delivery service 2022: Complete nutrition delivered to your door

Live Science 8/10 1:00A

Given the sheer volume of choice on the market, identifying the best meal delivery service is no easy task. Whether you’re considering subscribing to a meal kit or just want to try out a box, there’s...

3 Easy Ways To Make The Most Perfect Salmon

Huffington Post 8/9 11:45P

Whether you go for a pan sear, tataki-style or use a toaster oven, it's time to upgrade your salmon game.

As Drought Hits Farms, Investors Lay Claim to Colorado Water

Civil Eats 8/9 10:00P Jennifer Oldham

This article is part of our series of in-depth investigations. Got a tip? Please contact us on our secure email at civileats-at-protonmail.com. Michael Jones ducked under an idle sprinkler and strode...

Wing Boss Teams up With NFL’s Jamaal Williams for an Iconic Meal Deal

Restaurant News 8/9 10:37A RestaurantNews.com

Gear up for Football Season with Wing Boss and Jamaal Williams of the Detroit Lions for a limited edition Meal Deal- Jamaally Wally Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Wing...