Kukka by Sally Kilgore: And Also With You

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: And Also With You

Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – During the holidaze, I’ve a habit of posting my Christmas decor on social media with long descriptive captions. It’s fun for me to find my memories flowing through descriptions of ornaments, centerpiece arrangements, Christmas tree placement. We’ve a lot of memories swirling around Christmastime, don’t we? Not all the […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Breaking News from the Dawn of Time

Patti Richter, On Faith: Breaking News from the Dawn of Time

Rockwall, TX (November 28, 2025) – A high-rise collapse after an earthquake across the globe is disconcerting news. But my young adult children wouldn’t know about it unless I happened to mention it. They’re concerned with their jobs and growing families, perhaps wisely bypassing news of world events that gain their parents’ attention. Broadcasters often […]

Cooking with Ease: Feel confident this holiday season with these three easy, go-to recipes

Cooking with Ease: Feel confident this holiday season with these three easy, go-to recipes

Rockwall,TX (November 25, 2025) – The holidays don’t have to mean overcomplicated dishes or a million grocery store trips. Sometimes, knowing you’ve got a few solid, crowd-pleasing recipes in your back pocket is all it takes to feel confident in the kitchen and actually enjoy the season. These three recipes are so simple you could […]

WINTER GARDENING GUIDE: Preparing Vegetables and Flowers for the Coming Cold and Beyond

WINTER GARDENING GUIDE: Preparing Vegetables and Flowers for the Coming Cold and Beyond

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2025) – Winter isn’t a time to abandon the garden — it’s a time to protect, prepare, and plan. With a few smart steps, you can shield your plants from frost, enrich your soil, and set the stage for a vibrant spring bloom and productive vegetable crop. Protect What’s Already Growing – Mulch […]

The Season of Giving: Unity Luncheon & Nonprofit Expo Celebrate Community, Compassion, & Local Support

The Season of Giving: Unity Luncheon & Nonprofit Expo Celebrate Community, Compassion, & Local Support

Rockwall, TX (November 24, 2025) – December in Rockwall has always carried its own kind of magic—lights on the Square, familiar traditions, and neighbors greeting neighbors as they shop and celebrate. But here in Rockwall, the spirit of the season is defined by something deeper: unity. Giving. Connection. And a commitment to lifting up the […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Green Views

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Green Views

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) You’ve likely seen columns and photos from me regarding my former garden The Mildscape. I’m sharing this delightful view one final time. I started the garden from bare ground, four and a half years ago. A crew removed the sod, set the stone border, and the first trees were planted.  Then […]

Open Letter from Rockwall County Judge Frank New

Open Letter from Rockwall County Judge Frank New

Rockwall County Judge Frank New (center) with his wife Kerri and Sharon Henson, Republican Party County Chair ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) Earlier this week I officially filed for re-election to the office of Rockwall County Judge. As I look back over the 4 years since I first made the decision to seek this office, […]

Walking Strong: Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Local Healthcare

Walking Strong: Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Local Healthcare

Submitted article by Dr. Catherine A. Casteel, D.P.M., Owner of Casteel Foot & Ankle Center (Rowlett, TX) and Rockwall resident ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) As a podiatric physician, small-business owner, and proud Texan, I believe every step matters—literally and figuratively. Healthy feet keep people working, raising families, and serving their communities. When mobility is […]