Life + Culture

Rockwall PAWS

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Granite & Masonry Article by Molly Brodnax | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Carlos De Leon Many children learn some of life's most important lessons through their relationships with pets. Compassion, responsibility, patience, and unconditional love often begin with the wag of a tail or the purr of a cat. In Rockwall County, Rockwall PAWS helps ensure that more families, and more children, have the opportunity to experience those special bonds...

Life + Culture

Little Lantern Press

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Granite & Masonry Article by Little Lantern Comics | Photography by Images Courtesy of Little Lantern Comics Stories That Shine in Difficult Times Little Lantern Comics was created with a simple belief: stories can bring light into dark places. Founded as a purpose-driven publishing initiative focused on children and families, the organization combines storytelling, community outreach, and charitable giving to help place comics and graphic novels...

Life + Culture

Artist of the Month

Shanna Upchurch Uses Children’s Book to Inspire Honeybee Conservation Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Dallas McNeal Ask people in the community about Shanna Upchurch and you’ll hear the words “passionate” and “advocate.” While there are many in our community who help kids and pets, Shanna advocates for something a little smaller: the honeybee. Shanna moved to Texas in 2012 and currently lives on a small homestead in Rockwall. When asked why she began to...

Home + Design

Parks, Pets, Playgrounds, and Outdoor Pastimes

Local Realtor Shares Why Rockwall Is Great for Kids, Pets, and Outdoor Family Fun Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Heather Caplick: Heather Lanae Photography For many families, choosing where to live is about more than square footage and a nice yard. It's about Saturday mornings at the playground, evening walks with the dog, and finding a community that makes it easy to spend time together.  That's one reason families continue to gravitate toward Rockwall. "Rockwall is surrounded by...