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Top Stories: ➊ – 6 Must-See Open Houses This Weekend (Thursday), ➋ – 5 Must-See Open Houses This Weekend (Thursday), ➌ – 3126 Marble Falls Ln, Rockwall, TX 75032, $425,000 4 beds, 3 baths (Friday), ➍ – 2206 Riverbirch Ln, Rockwall, TX 75032, $219,900 3 beds, 2 baths (Friday), ➎ – 475 Perch Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032, $179,000 5 beds, 2 baths (Friday)

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Bicyclists swarm local event

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Local News) 8/16 11:30A Landon Fisher

Several hundred cyclists gathered in the parking lot of Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium Saturday morning for the Rockwall Rotary Club’s annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride.

Commissioners approve cut in tax ate

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Local News) 8/16 11:30A Special to the Herald-Banner

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposed 2017 effective tax rate of 34.98 cents per $100 valuation, which is about 2.63 cents below...

Trail dedication on Saturday

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Local News) 8/16 11:30A Rockwall County

A dedication ceremony for the Rockwall County Fitness Trail will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Eclipse viewing offered on Monday

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Local News) 8/16 11:30A Jasmine C. Johnson

Max Corneau, also known as AstroDad, is partnering with Rockwall County Library to present a local opportunity to safely view Monday’s solar eclipse.”Eclipse Across America”...

Rockwall Women’s League kicks off club year with Cajun-themed Meet and Greet

Blue Ribbon News 8/16 10:53A Austin

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Current and potential members of the Rockwall Women’s League recently came together for a Cajun-themed Meet and Greet kickoff event with a...

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The Texas Fashion Bloggers You Need to Start Following

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 5:00A Riley Heruska

With fall fashion trends on the horizon, it's tempting to embrace sweaters and boots as soon as possible. After all, retailers and magazines are more than ready to embrace autumn styles! However, we...

Art in the Metroplex Grand Finale entry deadline Sept. 15

Art News DFW 8/9 11:15A Jonathan Levy

FORT WORTH COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IS PROUD TO PRESENT: Art in the Metroplex Grand Finale EXHIBITION DATES: October 6 – October 25, 2017 RECEPTION: Friday, October 6, 2017 6pm-9pm DEADLINE FOR...

How to Create the Perfect Dorm Room (Without Going Broke)

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 6:00A Riley Heruska

As September hurtles towards us, thousands of teenagers across Texas are frantically dashing to The Container Store and Target to stock up on college essentials. The shopping list can be a tad bit...

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Can't Get Enough Game of Thrones? Check Out These Other Fantasy Novels

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 5:00A Riley Heruska

So, you finished Sunday night's mind-boggling episode of Game of Thrones , and you're left with the desperate, all-consuming sentiment of "BUT I NEED MORE." I mean, seriously, that cliffhanger? How...

Marriott 'SPRINGHILL SUITES'. Rockwall, TX 2017

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Tips for Success Through the Intimidating College Application Process

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/5 12:27P tanyaraghu_y988868

As back-to-school emails start to flood your inbox, schedule pickup date comes closer and signs of summertime disappear, it is hard to comprehend that school starts in less than 3 weeks. While the...

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Back To School: What's For Dinner?

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:37A Shelia Huffman

In spite of warm August temperatures, we are only days away from back to school. That means sports, homework, busier days and that age old question, whats for dinner? For the rest of August, lets...

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A Petite Model With Diehard Ambition

DFW Style Daily 8/16 5:00A Sydney Cooper

Welcome to Face Time. DFW Style Daily’s exclusive series goes beyond the runways to get to know top models on a personal level. Why? Because there’s so much more to one of...

Best in Dallas: Texas Ale Project Owners Serve Up Hot Dallas Spots

DFW Style Daily 8/15 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

We love a list and a Best in Dallas list is even better! Today, Texas Ale Project owner Brent Thompson tells us his favorite places to drink, get great bargains, and...

Put Your Money Where Your Mind Is at Mastermind Studio

DFW Style Daily 8/14 8:00A Lisa Petty

In search of a healthy way to decrease stress? A natural way to enhance focus and productivity? Or maybe a way to train your brain just like you train your body at the gym?...

Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Provides Super Hero Experience

DFW Style Daily 8/12 4:00A Lauren Gordon

All of us women have our inner superhero. This Saturday is the Super Her Experience event that wants women to show their power. The Chamberlain Studios of self-defense will...

Too School for Cool

DFW Style Daily 8/11 5:00A Elena Alvarez

This summer was full of retro inspiration and while we don’t know about you, we’re not quite ready to let go of our gingham mini dresses. The good news is, you don’t have to....

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Sports roundup: August 11

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Sports) 8/9 10:03A

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RISD volleyball preview: Optimism reigns

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Sports) 8/7 10:51A By Tate Conrad Herald-Banner Sta

August 1 marked the first day that Texas high school volleyball teams were allowed to issue equipment and conduct workouts outside of the school day.

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1455 Windpointe Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032, $579,000 4 beds, 3.5 baths

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4290 sqft, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, single-family home in Rockwall, TX - 75032

318 Bass Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032, $159,900 4 beds, 2 baths

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1850 sqft, 4 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Rockwall, TX - 75032

2725 Courtland Way, Rockwall, TX 75032, $315,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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2670 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Rockwall, TX - 75032

1571 Cromwell Ct, Rockwall, TX 75032, $409,999 4 beds, 4 baths

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3664 sqft, 4 beds, 4 baths, single-family home in Rockwall, TX - 75032

1040 Amber Way, Rockwall, TX 75032, $85,000

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Vacant lot in Rockwall, TX - 75032

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Drug industry faces 'tidal wave' of litigation over opioid crisis

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/11 6:11A By David Crow in New York

The snowballing litigation comes as President Donald Trump has pledged to officially declare the opioid crisis a national emergency in a move that would allow Washington to...

Science: Even animals respond to eclipses

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/10 3:45A Anne Stych

Altered behavior. The total eclipse that will cross North America Aug. 21 has already affected human behavior, spurring people to buy viewing glasses by the millions and...

Mayo Clinic named America's best hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 6:01P Jeff Jeffrey

The Mayo Clinic has been named the nation's best hospital by U.S. News & World Report, which this morning unveiled its annual ranking of the country’s medical centers. It's...

Science: Teen pregnancy prevention funding cut

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/4 3:45A Anne Stych

Funds cut. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will end funding for an Obama-era teen pregnancy prevention program two years early, with more...

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Connect to Nature with DART

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/15 7:00A Bernice Butler

For those unable to visit the amazing Metroplex nature trails, many outdoors destinations are perfect for a bike ride, stroll, vigorous workout or a day in the park, all accessible by Dallas Area...

Can Big Money Fix a Broken Food System?

Civil Eats 8/14 11:00P Lisa Held

Massive venture capital investments in food make for a steady stream of splashy, dramatic headlines. Juicero raises $120 million; reporters discover you can “juice” their...

Citizen Science International Tulip Project for Kids and Adults

Features 8/14 2:28A Liz Berry

The following is information regarding a worthy citizen science project being undertaken by the people at Journey North. Im proposing to the board that we add this project to Loving Garland Greens...

Young Food Justice Leaders Speak Out

Civil Eats 8/13 11:00P Christina Cooke

Youth have the energy, idealism, creativity, and conviction needed to move the food movement forward. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than at a gathering of Rooted in Community (RIC), a national...

Free Monarch Maniacs Milkweed Seeds and Yard Sign!

Features 8/11 2:33P Liz Berry

Monarch Face Board at the Garland Community Garden. Beside it is the Monarch Maniacs Live Here yard sign. Pick up a Cool Yard Sign and Free Milkweed Seeds while they last! ( And while you are at it,...

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15 Classroom Organization Hacks Every Teacher Should Know

Kids Activities Blog 8/16 1:00P Liz

Today we have so many awesome classroom organization ideas for teachers. Keeping a space that contains 20+ children in it can be chaotic, but with these great hacks we think you will be organized in...

Wednesday's Child: Aidian

Rage Against the Minivan 8/16 9:00A noreply@blogger.com (lunareece)

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a...

Our Favorite Source for Out of the Ordinary Pop Culture Tees

Design Mom 8/16 7:47A Design Mom

This post is sponsored by AllPosters.com — this school year, be #savagenotaverage. School is starting soon, and I know many of us are helping our kids find something awesome to wear this year —...

Dealing With Mom Guilt This Back-to-School Season

Kids Activities Blog 8/16 7:00A Arena

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hebrew National . The opinions and text are all mine. It happens every year. School starts and chaos reigns. I feel like a taxi service, shuttling...

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