Home + Design

Your Home’s Personality

Transforming Spaces into Something Meaningful and Personalized Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia As the weather starts cooling down and families start planning for winter holidays, one important thing to take stock of is your home decor. After all, it’s easy for time to pass by, and suddenly those incredible drapes designed in the 90s are looking old but not quite vintage. For a fresh change to your home without the need to paint or renovate...

Home + Design

When Inspiration Strikes

A Community Focused Business Provides Style and Service for Every Budget Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia The world of blinds and drapery can be mind-spinning, with endless choices in color, fabrics, and style. Sometimes, we just need a little nudge to get our home design mojo flowing.  Budget Blinds of Rockwall owner Debbie Blackmon reminds us that while trends will come and go, the first key to decorating your forever home is to make choices...

Local Services

The Good Place

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Angi Burns Rockwall City Lifestyle is proud to feature The Good Place, a nonprofit thrift store in Royse City run by Royse City Methodist Church. The Good Place serves as a distribution center for gently used consumer goods, transforming donated items into opportunities for community support and local mission work . The mission of The Good Place is grounded in Christian compassion and service. Volunteers—known...

Health + Wellness

Celebrating 50 Years of Strengthening Rockwall

The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Article by Courtesy of the YMCA | Photography by Heather Caplick: Heather Lanae Photography For 50 years, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA has been a cornerstone of the Rockwall community—creating a place where families grow stronger, kids thrive, and neighbors connect. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Y is guided by its mission: to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. From the earliest age, children can...

Local Services

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Andrea Elizabeth Photography – www.andreaelizabeth.com or 469-927-0225 Capture the first precious weeks with newborn photos you’ll cherish forever, from stunning color-saturated artistic shots to first smiles to black-and-white photos of ten perfect, tiny toes. Rockwall Lactation – 1101 Ridge Rd. #244, Rockwall, TX Let certified lactation consultant Dodie Hamrick, IBCLC, MPA...

Health + Wellness

More Than Man’s Best Friend

Service Dogs Offer Lifeline for Children with Special Needs Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of Craig Hanna Children living with autism, severe allergies, or psychiatric conditions know everyday life can present extraordinary challenges. But with the help of specially trained service dogs, many of these children are gaining safety, independence, and the confidence to navigate their world in ways that once seemed impossible. According to experts at United K9, a Texas-based...

Health + Wellness

First Responder of the Month

Partners in Crime Article and Photography by Tiffany Ditto A conversation with Officer Gunnor McGee and his canine partner. Q: How old is Turbo, and how long has he been a part of Rockwall PD? A: “Turbo is a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois who has been an officer for a little over five years. If all goes well medically, he’ll likely retire in two years.” Q: What are Turbo’s duties, and what does he enjoy most? A: “He does both narcotics detection and patrol, which includes tracking...

Professional Services

Where Heart Meets Home

Growing In and Out of Homes Is Part of Life Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Courtesy of Basil Bouras: Bouras Designs “Buying a home is not just about buying a house—buying a home represents your next phase of life,” reflects Sarah Naylor, who has been helping people find homes for over ten years in the Rockwall and greater DFW area. While we all try to plan out our “next phase of life” as best we can, realistically, changes await us at every turn. Some of these changes can catch us...

Arts + Culture

Striking a Chord in Rockwall

The Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony Brings Music and Meaning to the Community Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Provided: Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony There’s something magical happening in rehearsal halls across North Texas. It’s not just the sound of violins tuning or trumpets warming up—it’s the unmistakable hum of hope, potential, and purpose. Since its founding in 2022, the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) has become far more than a youth orchestra. It’s a lifeline, a...

Education

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation

Investing in Innovation Article by Ken Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Since 2003, the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation has championed excellence in education. Led by Executive Director Ashlei Neill, the foundation bridges district needs and community generosity to fund innovative programs, empower teachers, and support student success. Building Awareness, Fulfilling Needs Initially chartered as part of the school district, the Rockwall ISD...