Ladies in Full Effect to host fundraiser at Dodie’s Monday

ROCKWALL (February 23, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]

Launch party for Rockwall author’s ‘Fortunate Son’ March 18

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON is […]

Along Came Tamale

Along Came Tamale

Heath resident brings sweet treat to Texas HEATH (February 2, 2014) If you live inTexas, or dine out at any local TexMex restaurant, you’ve probably enjoyed beef, chicken or pork surrounded in cornmeal dough, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Savory or spicy, there’s nothing quite like the goodness of a traditional tamale. But […]

Another winner announced in Dodie’s Crawfish Fest ticket giveaway

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (February 14, 2014)Congratulations to our Week Two winner, TONI WALDROP who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just scored TWO FREE TICKETS to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can Eat Crawfish Festival coming April 27th to The Harbor in Rockwall. Tickets will be held at will-call. Contact with any questions! WEEK ONE WINNER: JENNIFER JEFFUS […]

Who needs roses when you have iceball?

(February 11, 2014) I bragged the day I was scheduled to work with Angie McGinnis. I dialed my best friend and rubbed it right in his face. We worked concessions at a local ball field, which meant busy weekends as cowbell-ringing parents and uniformed tots packed the diamonds playing all-day tournaments. Brad and I typically […]

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Joe Willy’s Feb 17

ROCKWALL (February 11, 2014) Throwaway Ponies will be at Joe Willy’s at Highway 205 & I-30 in Rockwall from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 17. Tips and a portion of the cost of each meal purchased will go to Throwaway Ponies to help feed their 54 rescue and therapy horses. Bring family and friends […]

Lakeside AMBUCS stand ‘Shoulders Together’

ROCKWALL (February 6, 2014) Teaching students who have a disability has been one of my greatest joys; however, one frustration I have not been able to accommodate and overcome is being able to assist my students with physical disabilities to be more mobile and independent. Recently, I learned of a nonprofit organization called AMBUCS (American Business […]

‘The Best Season: The First Ninety Games’

‘The Best Season: The First Ninety Games’

ROCKWALL (February 4, 2014) My long time friend and Rockwall resident, Bob May, is an avid baseball fan. That is not quite correct, however. It would be better to say that the game of baseball pumps energetically through Bob’s veins and gives him zest for life. One of his most memorable moments was in 1949 […]

Love comes in imperfect packages

At some point in our lives, love will come knocking at our door. Cupid will ensure that love packages are delivered at their due time. If you are like me, you will have placed the order with extensive details of what love should look like and how the package should be wrapped. Yet, what happens […]

Diagnostic for Love

Diagnostic for Love

ROCKWALL/HEATH (February 2, 2014) Valentine’s Day offers a mid-winter respite with its images of hearts and flowers. For me it also recalls my first argument with my then husband-to-be. We both fell short of the ideal on that day of love many years ago. I was rude; he was irritable. The Apostle Paul’s words about […]