Gatesville, TX (October 19, 2023) – On Monday, October 9th, 5 deserving United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Patriot PAWS Service Dog. The first week was conducted at the Lane Murray Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where Female Offender Trainers worked with each Veteran attending Graduation. At the […]
Rockwall, Tx (October 19, 2023) – Bell Mechanical, a leading HVAC services provider, recently teamed up with Lennox to bring year-round comfort to a deserving Rockwall resident through the “Feel the Love” program. This collaborative effort reflects our shared commitment to giving back to the community and enhancing the lives of those in need. On […]
Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – Please, join us on Wednesday, October 25, for our free Member Meeting. Laurieann Dygowski will be demonstrating her beautiful Scratchboard techniques combined with Mixed Media. Everyone is welcome. Laurieann’s subject matter is varied, but usually are images that she knows, has lived with, or are close to her. Many everyday […]
Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized Dyslexia Awareness Month and the Dyslexia Teacher Training Center: o October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and a time to recognize […]
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – St. Benedict’s Anglican Church held their Blessing of the Animals this past Saturday, October 14. Pets and their owners were invited to the hill on Lakeshore Drive in Rockwall where the church calls home to receive the blessings as cherished members of the family. Courtesy photos
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – Late last week, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Anthony Maurice McGhee to forty (40) years in the penitentiary after McGhee pled guilty to Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, namely, cocaine. McGhee, 41, from Knoxville, Tennessee, was arrested on November 30, 2022 […]
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – This article was first published in December of 2009 and then again in 2020. It is being repeated at the request of numerous readers. Anyone who spent any time in Vietnam, especially around the Danang area, knew of “Monkey Mountain”. It was one of several spindly shafts of rock […]
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – Meet Colleen! This playful and gentle 3-year old loves just about everyone and everything she comes into contact with- dogs, cats, kids, adults! She enjoys the pool, sprinklers, and breaking into happy zoomies. Basking in the sun is a must! Colleen is crate-trained and housebroken. She can be a […]
Rowlett, TX (October 13, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $15,000.00 raised in the quarter ending September 30, 2023 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Society of […]
Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2023) – Rockwall and surrounding community members are invited to come together with others in support of Israel and pray together as a church body. Prayer sessions will be led by community members. This is a family event, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend, including children of all ages. […]