Rockwall, TX (February 9, 2024) – Isaac Wilkerson, Troop 690 Rockwall Scout, and a member of the Rockwall RC Flyers Club and an aspiring Pilot, has successfully completed an Eagle Project that combined environmental sustainability with practical airfield operations. His completed a project focused on three key areas: water conservation, runway cleanliness, and providing shade […]
Fate, TX (February 8, 2024) – Monday Fate City Council approved Lafayette Crossing, a 267-acre mixed-use development projected to transform the commercial landscape of the city. This decision comes after years of planning and collaboration between the city and the developer and marks a major milestone for the future growth and prosperity of Fate. Lafayette Crossing […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2024) – Presley Beck, daughter of Diana and Brandon Clem of Rockwall and Jarrod Beck of Mesquite is a Senior at Rockwall High School and has been a Jacket Cheerleader all 4 Years! During her time at RHS Presley has been a 4x All American Nominee, NCA Top Gun Stunt award […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Rockwall County has scheduled three public meetings for the public to view and comment upon the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. […]
Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2024) – Taylor Banuelos is the Senior Class President of Rockwall High School (RHS) and a Captain of the RHS Varsity Cheer Team. She is a 3x NCA All-American Cheerleader and TGCA 6A All Star Cheerleader (2022). Taylor recently received a prestigious NCA Staff Invitation Award to join the NCA staff after […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2024) – This is the kind of thing that a genealogist dreams of – finding a family history chart you never knew existed! While preparing for the monthly meeting of the Rockwall County Genealogical Society, members Lisa Stevenson and Denise Slosar were approached by Tina Hughes, a Rockwall County reference librarian […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2024) – Saniya is a Senior Varsity Cheerleader at Rockwall High School. She is a four-year member of the Cheer team and serves as the Varsity Spirit Captain. Saniya is the daughter of Garian and Alicia Demars and has a brother named Bryson Demars. Saniya has received many awards while cheering […]