(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) A glance at its progressive infrastructure and intrinsic land planning reveals why the charming city of Rockwall, Texas has fast become a land of economic growth and opportunity. This is due in part to the city’s distinct design plan, which highlights Rockwall’s unique amenities, such as Lake Ray Hubbard, […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) She’s a homeschooling mom of four with plenty of other roles, including: wife, soccer mom, symphony violinist, and writer. The latter title allows her readers to see how women can sift through the mundane and sometimes inglorious stuff of life to discover opportunities of influence. Lea Ann Garfias, of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) It is frequently said “it’s the little things that count.” Or “big things come in small packages.” Sometimes you hear “bigger isn’t always better.” Each of these sayings is true, but perhaps the significance of the meaning varies with any given moment. The significance of a “small thing” can […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 22, 2016) For the past several years, Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall-Heath has been helping kids in Pre-K through 12th grade better understand math, overcome homework frustration, and “make math make sense.” Owners Bob and Becky Barnes are excited to announce that Mathnasium will once again host a FREE, fun and educational […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Commissioner David Magness recently made the observation that Lake Ray Hubbard and Interstate 30 are extremely important to Rockwall County: We are defined by our beautiful lake – and if I-30 didn’t go through here, Rockwall County wouldn’t be what it is today. I invited Commissioner David Magness to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) At the moment of writing this, we are planning a blitzkrieg end-of-summer family trip to the hill country. Our plan is to rise at 4:30 a.m., hit the road at five, devour kolaches in West, TX, then head directly for Enchanted Rock State Park. When we arrive, we’ll hike […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Every day, the deaf and hard-of-hearing struggle to break the barrier denying them total access to a full social and professional life. But local massage therapist Jeanna’ Meade, who’s been deaf since she was four years old, overcame that obstacle when she discovered a newly-developed mobile app called Ava. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 15, 2016) Texas has a reputation for embracing youth sports. We enjoy cheering from the sidelines for our young athletes and the team. We accept that injuries are possible but acknowledge them as part of the experience. However, if injuries do occur, the fun is replaced with worry – particularly the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 12, 2016) Internships and job shadowing offer an up-close look at the real world workplace and provide learning opportunities with real work experience. The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation was created 20 years ago to broaden and diversify the tax base by bringing industry to Rockwall. The success of the REDC is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 3, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The hospital has been named on the prestigious list five times since opening eight years ago. “Health care is growing increasingly challenging but our staff’s dedication to […]