(ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2018) The teacher walked in to my junior year AP English class, slammed the door, her heels echoing off the floor as she walked before us. Her blue eyes were piercing. She dripped confidence and resolve as she introduced herself and the class expectations; we were intimidated. Ironically, Mrs. Vowell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2018) Area women, age 13 and up, are invited to attend a Krav Maga Self Defense Seminar with Eagle USA Mixed Martial Arts from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, located inside Legends Gym, 811 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The cost is $20 (pay instructor the day of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2018) I always hoped to draw the “cozy cottage” card when playing The Game of Life. But now that I’m unpacking in a much smaller home I’m questioning my game plan. This current challenge does not compare with a life-threatening ordeal, but it sure feels like preparation for the next life. […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Sept. 9, 2018) Rowlett Reviews will kick off its 33rd season at 10AM Tuesday, Sept. 18 at First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Road in Rowlett with another great review from Mary Tharp Booty, a local reviewer and member of the Dallas Professional Book Reviewers Association. Mary also holds a Master of Fine […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 9, 2018) Join One Man’s Treasure for an exciting evening during its newest event, “What’s Cookin’ in Rockwall,” hosted by Inwood National Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on 2830 Ridge Rd. Come learn about the nonprofit’s latest achievements and future projects, enjoy a sampling of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 4, 2018) I’ve been enjoying the constraints and freedoms of summer. I regard the constraints as they relate to the heat…escaping the streets of Rockwall for the coolness of northern NM; wearing as few clothes as necessary to obey public policy regarding decency (though I feel that definition is changing from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2018) At the corner of Breezy Hill and Kimberly Lane in Rockwall stands a Little Free Library – a small, handcrafted repository of reading materials that’s available to anyone who wants a book. Debra Wiley, a retired educator, said she was inspired to place the book exchange on her property […]
Appointments open October 22 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2018) “We provided free dental services to 58 very deserving Rockwall County veterans last year; let’s see if we can up our game this year,” said Dr. Stan Lowrance in kicking off the 2018 D-Day for V-Day event. D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day) provides a free […]
Only health system leader from Texas to be included on the 2018 list (DALLAS, TX – August 21, 2018) On the heels of Baylor Scott & White Health being recognized as the Most Awarded Healthcare System in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, Chief Executive Officer Jim Hinton has been named once again by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2018) A Rockwall resident’s newly published book, “Beautifully and Wonderfully Made,” is not only aimed at raising awareness about child abuse – but half of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Lou Crouch describes herself as an advocate more than […]