(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2019) Spring has recently become my favorite season. In the past, I adored fall. The pumpkins, the warm spiced drinks, the heavy foods – but as of late, I love the spring. I noticed the shift in my fondness when I began gardening. The pleasure I find in tilling the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 4, 2019) Friends and family of lifelong Fate senior resident Jo Leonard threw her a surprise party for her 92nd birthday on Wednesday, April 3. Leonard is one of five surviving members of the Fate Girls – a group of women who were born, raised and have lived in Fate since […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 3, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to host Kimberly Bader as their speaker for their April 2 meeting. Kimberly and her family have been Texas residents since 2000, and Rockwall residents since 2015. She is an award winning marketing, social media and graphics design professional, as well as an […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2019) An exclusive event in June offers golfers in Rockwall an opportunity to honor a local hero and make a difference in the lives of youth at the same time. The 3rd Annual Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon Fore Kids is coming up on June 3rd, 2019 benefitting the Rockwall branch of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The next meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall Library will be on April 9, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The program will be The Sounds of Africa. The luncheon menu includes roast pork loin with wild rice dressing, vegetable medley, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge this April as our entire community “goes blue” to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how you can support the cause: Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna Visit local businesses offering […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2019) Abolishing the “Big Brother” era of the notorious red light cameras has been a major issue for grassroots Texans for several years. Red light cameras, with their abominable safety record, exemplify an ill-conceived government project which is fueled almost entirely by bureaucratic greed. Then, there is the, not-so-small, issue […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Black Hawk Robotics, FRC team 3310, competed at the FIRST Amarillo District where they won their eighth straight regular season event. The team was also honored with the Autonomous Award and lead coach Leslie Reese was recognized as Woodie Flowers Award nominee for her outstanding contribution as a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) She sounded worried on the phone, and no wonder, her husband faced a federal indictment in connection to a former employer’s wrongdoings. The trouble was only beginning for my friend Luann and her family. Ominous clouds closed in on their once bright lives—rich in Christian fellowship, community service, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Cain Middle School band program has a lot to be proud of courtesy of two Sweepstakes awards this week at Region 25 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. On Tuesday, March 26, the Cain Middle School Symphonic Band traveled to Wylie East High School to perform in class […]