Local heroes to be honored at Veterans Park in Rowlett

Rowlett’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, 3900 Main St (next to the Rowlett Library). Local veterans will be recognized and honored by the community. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved into City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, contact Mauralee Boersma at […]

Hanging of the Green at First Baptist Church

(Rockwall) Join First Baptist Church of Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St., for the 22nd annual Hanging of the Green service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Worship Center. The service will feature the church’s older preschool choirs, children’s choirs, praise ringers, and youth who will assist with the hanging of the […]

Friends, family welcome at missions musical

First Baptist Church of Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St., welcomes the community to join them for Into All The World, a special missions musical presented by First Family Worship Choir and Orchestra. Performances will be during all three worship sercvices on Sunday, Nov. 13: at 8:10 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Guest narrators […]

Tips to help business travelers track ancillary fees

As frequent business travelers know, airlines are generating ancillary revenue through an increasing number of fees for items such as baggage handling, onboard food and beverages, in-flight Wi-Fi access and preferred seats. Because ancillary items are often not purchased at the time of ticket purchase, they can be difficult for business travelers – and for […]

Extend an olive branch for children’s sake

The troubling nature of censorship is clearer when it falls on the very young.  A certain kind of silence, that which comes from holding back the truth, is abusive itself to the child. The soul has a natural movement toward knowledge, so that not to know can be to despair.  In the paucity of explanation […]

To run or not to run? That is the question

Even with a background in fitness, I have never been much of a runner.  I was a tall, skinny kid and although I was in basketball for one year in middle school, the running wore me out – I was a good shot, but I had no endurance and my skinny, little body had no power.  […]

Timothy Penland to autograph copies of his children’s books

(Grapevine) Author and speaker Timothy Penland will autograph copies of his books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Merry’s Christmas & Clowns, 309 S. Main St. in historic downtown Grapevine. Books will be available for purchase. Penland is the author of the “Night Before” series which includes books such as The True Night Before […]

Heritage GMC/Buick donates to YMCA football program

Heritage GMC/Buick donates to YMCA football program

Heritage GMC/Buick recently presented a generous check to the Rockwall County Family YMCA in support of the Y’s youth football program. The funds will be directed to the YMCA’s Partners Campaign, which provides financial assistance to help families be part of the Y’s programs, including football. Heritage also donated t-shirts, chains and down markers and […]

Adoptable shelter pets join cast of ‘Annie’

Adoptable shelter pets join cast of ‘Annie’

(Rockwall) Adoptable pets from the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center are taking the stage as part of the cast of Annie, the musical spectacular to be presented by the Rockwall Community Playhouse Nov. 25, 26, and 27; Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. […]

Children, teens to make Holiday Cards for Heroes

(Garland) The Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3310 Edgewood Drive, will host a day of holiday card making for children and teens on Friday, Nov. 11.   While supplies last, children may drop in and color a pre-designed card, which will be sent to the American Red Cross for delivery to active military personnnel or veterans. Participants will […]