Rockwall County, TX (January 26, 2026) – There are two contested justice positions on the March 3 primary election. One is the Court at Law while the second is the Justice of Peace. Both will be discussed in this article. For Court at Law number 1 in Rockwall County, the Judge has the responsibility to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]
Greenville, TX (January 5, 2026) — Dodie’s, the popular Cajun and seafood restaurant known for its bold flavors, lively atmosphere, and deep community roots, is headed to Downtown Greenville. Dodie’s Cajun Kitchen will open in Early Spring 2026 at 2205 Lee Street — the former Fatto a Mano space in the Greenville Farmers Market — […]
Rockwall County, TX (January 5, 2026) – I wrote this article about 15 years ago and more than one person has asked that it be repeated. Since it’s better to start the new year with a little humor, see what you think about the perils of this Marine unit in Vietnam a long time ago. […]
An Uncomplicated Blueprint for a Healthier Life: 4 Rules for Real, Sustainable Change Dallas, TX (December 29, 2025) – When the end of the year approaches, New Year’s resolutions begin to take shape. According to the Pew Research Center, about 79% of people say their resolutions concern health. And while the percentage is high, the […]
Rowlett, TX (December 29, 2025) – Our next book review will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 with Ruth Sears presenting, “Empire of the Summer Moon; Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History” by S.C. Gwynne. The first part of this historical review […]
Rockwall, TX (December 19, 2025) – At this time of year when we are constantly being told of all the bad things going on in the world, maybe we need to stop and really look at what we American citizens are really like. This story was given to me by a former Vietnam veteran, Michael […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – Well, the filing season for personnel to sign up to run for the various County, State, and some National offices ended this last week. On the Republican side there are some familiar names as well as several new ones. A total of 41 individuals signed up here in Rockwall […]
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 […]