Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – I have had a varied career, lived in various places, and have many varied interests. This time of the year brings two of my many interests together, the military and gardening. I am a naturalized Texan! (I wasn’t born here, but…) Where I grew up, November 11 was called […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – The dark and musty garage laundry room with one small window that allowed a bit of moonlight provided a perfect atmosphere for our small group of neighborhood kids to meet. We sat in a circle as the older ones told ghost stories that made us shiver with excitement or […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – For her 10th birthday, Weslynn Bricker chose to forgo presents and instead asked for something more meaningful—winter coats for children in need. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s iconic song “Coat of Many Colors,” Weslynn turned her birthday celebration into an opportunity to give back. Surrounded by family and friends, she […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Damon Jackson dreamed of being a professional athlete from the time he was very young. For him, the only question was whether to pursue pitching in the Major League or his passion for the UFC. Choosing to follow his heart to the UFC surely has been the right path! […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Hundreds flocked to The Harbor Oct. 12 for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, presented by Rockwall Dodge/Jeep/Ram. The day’s festivities included morning yoga by Mindful Health, dance performances by CK Studios, live music by Brandon Bamburg, a corporate duck beauty pageant, kid zone, Show & Shine, […]
Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public safety hazard exacerbated by outdoor burning. The following regulations are detailed in the Order: Except as provided, all outdoor […]
Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – Friends of Downtown Rockwall presented $5,000 checks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas and Lone Star CASA on Sept. 28 during Rockwall’s final Farmers Market of the season. Annually, Friends of Downtown Rockwall donates a portion of their proceeds to local charities. Over the past 10 years […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) – In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila decided, along with another friend, Glo Dodd, to form their own organization. Now, 50 years later […]
Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]
Helping Hands Festival of Trees returns Nov. 22-23 Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – Would you be surprised to learn that there’s a store right here in Rockwall that spends 365 days curating holiday decor items just to offer them for sale during one incredible weekend in November? Imagine finding everything from holiday décor […]