Empowering the Future Workforce! Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2024) – With the holiday season just around the corner, October provides a perfect opportunity to pause and focus on those who make it a privilege to do business here in Rockwall. Among these are three key people groups that we love to celebrate – young professionals, […]
Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 11, 2024) In November of 2023, up and coming author, Marissa Miller, released the first book, Beneath the Scarlet Frost, in her adult dark, high fantasy Fallen Reign series. Since then, the novel has garnered high praise from readers, with many calling it, “one of the best books [they] have ever […]
Fate, TX (September 9, 2024) – I had lunch with a dear friend the other day. I’ve been kind of absent lately. I know some of y’all have missed me, you’ve told me so. Some weeks the words seem to well up and pour out. Sometimes, as is happening now, the words are hard to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2024) – This past weekend, I had the honor and pleasure of emceeing the Greater Rockwall-area Youth Symphony and Rockwall Art League annual luncheon and auction. As I stood on the side of the stage waiting to kick off the fun, I thought of a phrase I have said for years, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 16, 2024) As a long-time lover of reading, Kristy Weaver has always dreamed of writing and publishing her own books. With the recent release of her first children’s book, ‘What Did You Call Me?’, the Woodcreek/Fate wife and mother of two teens is not only realizing her dream, but is looking forward […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2024) – My husband and I have competing interests when it comes to long-distance drives. In his destination-driven perspective, the goal is to arrive as soon as possible. My own travel preference is to slow down and explore—stop and smell the roses, or the barbecue. When it comes to life in […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2024) – It is back-to-school time again. One of my favorite seasons of the year because it also means fall, football, pumpkins, and cool weather. I especially appreciate a quick and easy comfort meal this time of year. One of my go-to’s is Easy Chicken Pot Pie. I don’t love canned […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – For 95 years, our chamber has been dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. I love being able to spotlight and encourage collaboration of our locals to remember to keep it real…real LOCAL! Supporting Local Businesses Local businesses are […]
“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast” ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) The beautiful opening stanzas of Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees.” God bless my high school English literature teacher, Mrs. Cohen. She had such high […]