STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
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Editor’s Note: We often receive letters from readers about positive experiences they’ve had with local businesses or hometown heroes doing great work in the community. This is one of those messages, and we were asked by the contributor to share it as an Open Letter to Terry Garrett of Heath Department of Public Safety. (HEATH, […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – April 27, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce’s May Yard of the Month winner, chosen by the Royse City Order of the Eastern Star, is Jody and Nicole Condor at 1200 Hidden Creek in Royse City. The purpose of this program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized several area first responders for their exceptional service to the community, and also welcomed new members to the club during its meeting on Thursday, April 21. Leaders with Rockwall police / fire / EMS, Fate DPS and Heath DPS presented several outstanding first responders […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2016) In Texas, spring is the season when severe weather is most likely to occur, and spring has sprung in the North Central Texas area. Severe thunderstorms may form in a matter of minutes, possibly bringing with them large hail, damaging winds, dangerous tornadoes and lightning. These storms may also […]
PAVING THE WAY (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2016) The City of Rockwall will host the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 5, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at The Center in downtown Rockwall (108 E. Washington St) in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout Rockwall County will be in attendance. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2016) Lone Star CASA board members and volunteers joined Rockwall residents in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month in Rockwall County with a balloon release on the steps of the historic courthouse on Thursday, April 14. The event featured a special performance by the Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School Lighthouse […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 14, 2016) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met on Saturday, April 9, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath (1524 Smirl Dr) and hosted guest speaker Becky Marks with the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Additionally, DAR Chapter Regent Mindy Lovell recognized members who received state and national […]