Rockwall, TX (September 27, 2023) – Hearing the distinct sound of an approaching garbage truck, my three-year-old son raced to a window to see his hero leap from a metal step and whisk away our trash. So, his early desire to become a garbage man someday made perfect sense. However, as his world broadened […]
Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2023) – Countless cars cruise Lakeshore Drive daily, unaware of the profound history that lies just a few yards away. A deep and heartfelt history found in the home of a family deeply rooted in faith and Rockwall, led by a patriot with a witty humor and a strong sense of service. The home, a fixture in the neighborhood, […]
HEATH, TX (Sept. 8, 2023) Are you Fall-O-Ween Jesus? First Baptist Church of Heath, located at 224 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX 75032, invites the community to their annual Fall Festival, 4:30 to 7 p.m Sunday, Oct. 29. The event promises fun for the whole family with activities including hayrides, bounce houses, games, cake walk, trunk-or-treat, […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 7, 2023) Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church invites you to St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals Service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1524 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX 75032. Bring your leashed or crated pet friends for a blessing! All are welcome to attend and your loved one […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Plenty of tears will fall as the new school year commences. Not so much from the kindergartener’s eyes. Or the college freshman left standing awkwardly in a dorm room with a stranger for a roommate. It will likely be the parents—mostly the moms—whose eyes well up and spill salty […]
Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – My wooded neighborhood features a mix of mature hardwood and pine trees—up to 100 feet tall. We welcome the rains that keep them green but worry about high winds that make them sway. Rain and wind are a dangerous combination since the added weight of wet leaves can bring […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2023) If there’s anything that symbolizes a new adventure, it’s a door. Suspense movies often include them. Amusement parks feature them in a range of shapes, sizes, and colors to fit a particular theme. Photographers and antique buyers like old doors. Homeowners prefer new ones. They will replace their original, builder-installed […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 5, 2023) From the shoreline, the bluffs on the far side of the lake seemed reachable in my twelve-year-old mind. The water was calm, and no boats were out at the time. So, with only my younger brother around to approve or protest, I decided to swim across the entire lake. About […]
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Feb 21. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are provided at no cost. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2023) A young woman sat at her desk in an office that served university professors. She smiled at the sight of each vase of flowers delivered to her throughout the day—Valentine’s Day. She hadn’t expected this show of appreciation from those she worked for. Even so, she did hope for a […]