Hunting for Easter

There is no Easter bunny. I lowered my head in disappointment and embarrassment. An older playmate had just informed five-year-old me that Santa, the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny were mere deceptions. I had to grow up. At least God remained safe. I held on to religious traditions: words, music, prayers and the atmosphere […]

Easter Sunday Brunch at Mistra

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) The decision about where to enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch with friends and family just got easier! Mistra at The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard at The Harbor in Rockwall, has a special menu and two convenient seating times available. Click the image above for […]

Senior Wellness Fair at Beacon Harbor April 23

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) A Senior Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Beacon Harbor, 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall. More than 30 area businesses will be on hand to showcase products, services and resources available to seniors. There will be giveaways and door prizes. Submitted by Chana Haynes, […]

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

(GREENVILLE-March 20, 2013)A writer located in the Dallas area has penned a second novel based in part on his experiences in politics, but his new e-book, “The Warrant,” gives added meaning to the phrase “powers that be.” Trey Bahm, a lifelong North Texas resident, first got involved in politics in high school. Since then, his […]

Better trickles down

(March 10, 2013) As we learn and grow interesting events occur.  Others around us grow and learn.  We position ourselves to help others through our newfound knowledge and skills. One of my friends when I was ten years old received a new Monopoly game as a gift.  Over the next year it sat on her […]

Avoid the Sugar Blues

(March 15, 2013) When we first got married, my husband’s habit was to drink a 16-ounce glass of orange juice for breakfast.  To that we added pancakes with maple syrup.  During my honeymoon year I found that by ten o’clock in the morning I was nauseous and sweating.  After weeks of these episodes, off I […]

Let the sunshine in

(March 15, 2013) How much of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D3, do we need to maintain optimum health? The major biological function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert […]

’19 Reasons’ to be screened for colon cancer

Free luncheon, program presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (ROCKWALL-March 13, 2013) In recognition of  Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital is presenting “19 Reasons” from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Nineteen by Zanatas, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. RSVP by Friday, March 15 to Melanie Mayfield at 469-698-1534 […]

Texas Health Presbyterian offers summer volunteer opportunities

High school students encouraged to apply  (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer.  The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]