ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The girls’ faces fell an inch apiece after opening their mutual birthday present. Our small audience of parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles had expected a more enthusiastic response. While the eight-year-old dutifully recovered in time to produce a polite smile and a “thank you,” her six-year-old sister summoned the courage […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2021) The Carter BloodCare bus will be on the Texas Health Hospital Rockwall campus Thursday, Dec. 23, and blood donors have a chance to win a New Chevy Spark from Classic Fleet and Commercial. COVID-19 antibody testing will also be available for all donors. Plus, all donors will receive a fleece […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) Family owned and operated Bin 303, located at 105 Olive Street in Downtown Rockwall, will host is 6th Annual Harvest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14. At the time of this writing, limited tables remain to book reservations for Saturday’s dinner. Sunday will be a come-and-go party […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2021 — A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of stepping into someone else’s kitchen and watching them cook alongside friends. My husband, Evan, is on the Board of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Every year the foundation hosts a Brunch with Minerals tour and fundraiser with board member, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management wants to make everyone aware that Rockwall County has a state-funded monoclonal antibody treatment center available for all residents in the area, age 12 years and older. This COVID treatment is available at no cost to the patient. This life-saving opportunity is available […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2021) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Rockwall, includes a service organization called Council of Catholic Women, or CCW. This local group is within the larger DDCCW, the Dallas Deanery CCW, which fosters awareness of national news and trends within the world of the active Catholic woman. Each year the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2021) Whether you’re feasting at home for the holidays or opting to have someone do the cooking and clean-up for you, Dodie’s at The Harbor has you covered with award-winning service, cuisine, and holiday dining options. Pre-order your Cajun Fried Turkey Dodie’s is accepting orders now for plump and juicy, 12-lb. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 18, 2021) I once stood face to face with the devil, and I didn’t like the looks of him. I suspected the figure in red was really the boy down the street. He only demanded candy, yet a slight shiver ran down my juvenile spine at the sight of his pointed tail […]