*This story written by Melissa Tate of Rockwall was first reported by LoveWhatMatters.com and reprinted here with their permission. See their original story: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/i-remember-how-dark-and-frigid-the-inside-was-it-was-completely-empty-not-one-piece-of-furniture-nothing-i-wandered-into-a-room-off-to-the-side-i-walked-towards-it-and-instantly-got-chills/ (ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2019) “Not many can say the words I am about to say – my dad was the coolest person I’ve ever known. When all of my other […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 28, 2019) Spending time this week with friends who are ill reminded me of what can be done with these hands. Most of the things I do with my hands are mindless…making my bed (Mother made me make my bed before I left my room. I’m 71 years old and I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) For young adults exploring potential career options, the Rockwall Police Department offers a program providing an invaluable experience of what it’s like to work in law enforcement. Designed by the Boy Scouts of America and administered through the Learning for Life organization, the Rockwall Police Explorer Program offers participants […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced last week that he has appointed Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “No one works harder for the people of his district than Sen. Hall and I am confident he […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) It’s eerie and amazing at the same time and it seems to happen more often in the last few years. Never do I anticipate it, one moment I’m just doing something mundane like washing dishes and I hum a few bars of a song in my head. “I was […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (January 29, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our February 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 90-year anniversary with a circus-themed Annual Awards Banquet honoring the best of the best in community business. Over 600 guests packed the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront for the event, which included a spectacular pre-show complete with jaw-dropping circus acts and fire […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Employees of the Quarter along with several other outstanding individuals during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Employees of the Quarter/Fourth Quarter 2018 The court joined Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavensen in recognizing Officer Christopher Sclafani as Employee of the Quarter. […]
(ROCKWALL/FATE, TX – Jan. 18, 2019) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has partnered with the City of Fate to present a FREE Love your Heart Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 6 at Fate City Hall, located at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. Participants will hear from guest speaker Kimberly Mills, RN, MSN, FNP-C, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 24, 2019) Seventeen Dr. Gene Burton College & Career DECA students competed and qualified for DECA State Career Development Conference in February 2019. These students will now work to improve their exam scores, written projects and role-play/presentation performances to be presented at State to a judge. Their next goal is to advance from State […]
