Live Nativity in Heath celebrates First Christmas

Live Nativity in Heath celebrates First Christmas

HEATH, TX (Dec. 1, 2022)—Local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting “Finding Peace in Christ: A Live Nativity” on December 9th and 10th, from 6-9 pm, at 6819 South FM 549 in Heath. The event features a nativity reenactment with live animals, an international crèche display, live music, and […]

Away in a Manager | Living Nativity at First Christian Church Rockwall

Away in a Manager | Living Nativity at First Christian Church Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2022) If you look under the bright star in the East (east of Ridge Road, that is!) on the night of December 18th, you will find Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the entire cast from that Bethlehem night long ago. For the 15th year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates 30 years in Kaufman and Rockwall counties

Lone Star CASA celebrates 30 years in Kaufman and Rockwall counties

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 8, 2022) Lone Star CASA celebrated its 30-year-anniversary last week at the Big Sky Event Hall in Royse City, TX. Former and current volunteers and supporters from all over the area came to celebrate the anniversary. Throughout their 30 years in operation, they have advocated for over 1250 children and families […]

Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Johannesen announces bid for Mayor

Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Johannesen announces bid for Mayor

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) Current Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Trace Johannesen announces he will run for Mayor this coming spring. This will be his final term on City Council. “It has been an honor these past three terms to serve on City Council. I’m proud to live in such a wonderful city as Rockwall. […]

Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Benefitting Military, Veterans and First Responder Families FATE, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) –  The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) is pleased to present Operation Veterans Angels, their first annual holiday food box distribution event.  In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their Event Partners […]

Texas Bar Foundation donates over $22,000 to Lone Star CASA

Texas Bar Foundation donates over $22,000 to Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $22,315 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than […]

Life lessons by Erin Kincaid: Muddling through somehow

Life lessons by Erin Kincaid: Muddling through somehow

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) I have always wondered at the line, “…we have to muddle through somehow…” tucked so melodically into the timeless classic, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. How did such tragic prose find its way into one of our most beloved holiday carols? Then, a dear friend of mine sent out […]

Families welcome for photo op with Santa at Ebby Halliday Rockwall

Families welcome for photo op with Santa at Ebby Halliday Rockwall

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) Bring the family to the Ebby Halliday Rockwall/Heath office, 2900 Ridge Road in Rockwall, from 4 to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 6 to see Santa and celebrate the season. Visit with Ebby’s agent Santa elves while enjoying Christmas music, a hot chocolate bar, apple cider and Christmas goodies. Sponsored […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on property tax

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on property tax

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) You know, sometimes the things that come out of Austin just have to make you laugh. If you remember, several sessions ago the group in Austin ended with their pronouncement that the Property Tax issue had been fixed. The subject was addressed by our legislative group in Austin because of […]

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

FREE tickets available at helmshope.org/drivein (while supplies last and must be reserved ahead) ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The community is invited to Helms Hope’s 3rd annual Drive-In at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in the Lakepointe Church parking lot. The movie Home Alone will played on a 60′ tall screen; there will be a […]