ROCKWALL, TX — July 10, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: “I could not be more pleased with President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 9, 2018) Rockwall Summer Musicals will present Meredith Willson’s classic musical The Music Man directed by Barbara Doubt August 10 – 19, 2018 at the Rockwall Performing Arts Center (1201 T L Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087). Tickets cost between $18-$22 and can be purchased at the Box Office or online at rockwallsummermusicals.org. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2018) During its meeting on Monday, the Rockwall city council proclaimed July 2, 2018 as Sheriff Harold and Marcia Eavenson Day in the city of Rockwall, in recognition of their service to Rockwall County and to the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). Eavenson served as sheriff of Rockwall County for 17 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 2, 2018) Full Metal Jacket students were recognized at Rockwall High School’s PTA meeting for earning the Presidential Service Award. RHS Principal Dr. Courtney Gober presented the awards to junior Hannah Cowgill and seniors Aaron Smith and Brandon Taylor. This is Cowgill’s first time to earn the award, and she volunteered […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 2, 2018) On June 16 the Royse City American Legion held a community festival that had bounce houses, vendors, music, games and demonstrations by both Rockwall Gymnastics and White Tiger Taekwondo. The community event brought out numerous vendors like Paparazzi Jewelry, Shenaniganz’s, Scentsy Candle Vendors, Smallville Learning Center, Young Chef’s […]
(HEATH, TX — July 2, 2018) The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Crystal Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, MS, FAGD, NMD, IBDM, AIAMOT, of Heath, Texas received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Held at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 1, 2018) The Bible says to give honor to those who deserve honor. I will attempt to do that with my words today. One hundred years ago today, my Mother, Pauline Cadenhead Hays, was born in Comanche County, Texas. She was second from the youngest of nine brothers and sisters. ALL […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in the county during its meeting on Tuesday, June 26. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read out the following proclamation recognizing the positive impact of those who immigrated to the United States: Whereas generations of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) In the grandstands of the parade deck, the wind ripped through us; it was freezing, one of the coldest days ever at Parris Island, South Carolina. We shivered, immersed in U.S. Marine culture, waiting for our son’s platoon to march across. It was the glorious end to a long […]
“He sent forth his word and healed them…” –Psalm 107:20 (ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) I was growing discouraged about the welfare of my friend Luann. For several years I’d been playing the loyal companion “Sam” to her beleaguered “Frodo.” She had the challenging lead role of trudging up her own Mount Doom in […]