(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) Wyatt Ashlock, as Rally the Eagle from Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy, recently performed in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2018. Wyatt was invited to perform in the pre-game performance as an All-American Mascot from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp, under […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 3, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the completion of Regional Representative Lorie Grinnan’s service in his Rockwall district office. “Lorie is a recognized leader in the Rockwall community with nearly two decades of public service, and I’ve been incredibly grateful for her hard work and dedication as an invaluable […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 2, 2018) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election. “I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 1, 2018) Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are all put away. Even the Santa Clauses, snowmen, silk poinsettias and greenery are stowed ‘til after Thanksgiving ’18. I get melancholy when I put all those things away. Most of the doodahs (that’s what my family calls them. They are sometimes referred […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily? It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas. My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 22, 2017) We have all heard the negative reports from across our land of instances where the Christmas Season is assailed, and it seems that all the Grinches of Christmas ban together each year in one voice to shout down the traditions of Christmas. Yes, we know the crazy stories of […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — December 22, 2017) The winning home 1212 Artesia Lane, located in the Brushy Creek subdivision of McLendon-Chisholm was decorated by owners Gordon H. Varney and Stephanie Sealey. A yard sign listed what channel to turn your radio to and it was a real treat to watch all of the lights dazzle with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park and the Civil Air Patrol Lakeshore Squadron invited the community to place wreaths atop the graves of fallen military members in their honor during Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16. Wreaths Across America was founded by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Billie Stevenson Elementary 6th grader Emma McCarthy as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian Kirk Aldridge and Billie Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher presented McCarthy with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14. McCarthy’s teachers describe her as […]
(TERRELL, TX–December 19, 2017) STAR Transit announces reduced/free fare grace period ends December 31. On November 1, STAR Transit implemented its new fare structure. Part of the new structure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. During the reduced/free fare grace period, riders received discounts and free […]