Finance + Legal Services

Invest in Peace of Mind

Tax Preparation That Goes Beyond Filing Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography It’s that time of year again. Tax Season. The emails are stacking up, envelopes are arriving in the mail, and for a lot of people, the stress starts to creep in long before the paperwork ever hits the desk. For small business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs, tax season doesn’t just feel busy, it feels personal. Your business, your livelihood, and your future all live inside...

Arts + Culture

Investing in Creative Community

Rockwall Art League’s Library Classes Nurture Creativity, Connection, and Lifelong Artistic Growth Article by Derek Price, EVP of Marketing, Rockwall Art League | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Rockwall Art League When the Rockwall Art League hosts a class at the Rockwall County Library, the space takes on a different energy. Art supplies, which are provided free of charge to attendees, spread across the tables. Neighbors settle in beside one another. What begins as a simple class...

Finance + Legal Services

Banking Local

HomeBank Texas Is Invested in the Community, Invested in You Article by Dawn Redig, BRN Media | Photography by Photography Courtesy of HomeBank Texas Banking locally is more than just managing your finances. It’s an investment in the well-being and future of your community. By choosing a local bank, you empower an institution that gets to know its customers and is dedicated to supporting neighborhood schools and organizations, helping build a stronger community. For over 70 years, HomeBank...

Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...

Life + Culture

Lakeside Ambucs

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Rick Lucas Lakeside AMBUCS is a community-driven service organization dedicated to improving mobility and independence for people with disabilities. As a local chapter of AMBUCS (American Business Clubs), Lakeside AMBUCS carries forward a national mission while focusing its energy on meeting specific needs within its own community. Founded on the principle of “mobilizing communities,” AMBUCS chapters across the United...

Health + Wellness

Proactively Investing in Health

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure Article by Dr. Eva Mackey Meyrat | Photography by Kacey Borrmann: Top Knot Shots Every day in my exam room, I meet people at different points along the same journey. Some come in feeling well, curious about how to stay that way. Others arrive after years of putting themselves last—juggling work, family, finances—only to discover that their health has quietly accrued interest, and not in a good way. As a primary care physician, I often tell my...

Life + Culture

Adoptable

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Adoptable Many people share the sentiment that a house isn’t a home without the presence of the people you love. But what happens when you’re unable to grow your family the traditional way? That’s what Emily Vrzak—local Rockwall resident, founder, and executive director of Adoptable—found herself thinking about back in 2018 when she was diagnosed with infertility...

Life + Culture

Good Human of the Month

From Pom-Poms to the Heimlich: A Teen’s Quick Thinking Saves a Toddler’s Life Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Tyra Winters It was 2019, the day of the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade, and the cheerleaders were nearly finished with their route. People were cheering, candy was being thrown. In the words of Tyra Winters, a 17-year-old Rockwall High School senior and cheerleader captain at the time, it was a bit chaotic. Tyra recalls, “Suddenly, my...

Home + Design

Rock Your Personal Home Style!

Transform Your Space with Natural or Engineered Stone Countertops Article by Kat Hough | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Artisan Masonry While masonry is the craft of giving shape and structure to a building using brick or stone and mortar, it’s often the stone we find inside that we notice most. Valued for their inherent beauty and durability, stone countertops are a central feature in any home design. While materials such as granite or marble are timeless options, quartzite and quartz...

Home + Design

DIY—Or Not

Knowing When to DIY Your Home Project Versus When to Call in the Experts Can Make All the Difference Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Rustic Renovations Ever start an exciting home project with all the vigor in the world? You buy new tools, ask ChatGPT for finished images of your dream vision, and proceed full steam ahead. Then somewhere in the middle, you realize you don’t have the capacity nor the knowledge to undertake it all. We asked Michele and Glenn...