(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 17, 2015) When it comes to planning Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is a given. The big bird is so central to the feast that I hardly think about it, which more than once has resulted in disappointment. My husband—a witness—recalls the flaming turkey. This one came early in my career as […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) It’s better than a spelling bee and has a much higher purpose. The National Bible Bee encourages the entire family to enjoy God’s Word together. This organization offers study guides beginning with a level for ages four to six. Older students can compete in local contests and may qualify […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) If you were a flower, what kind of flower would you be? A pastor’s wife posed the woman’s retreat-type question to our group. (I’ve assumed that men ask different ones). My own answer sprang up immediately: a chrysanthemum, because it’s a late-bloomer. I hoped to be a late-bloomer, since my […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov 9, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition […]
“I pledge allegiance to the flag…” It’s inevitable. Sometime in the 180 school days, as those first six words are recited, a kid in my class will sneak a text, or just passively rise to his feet, a smirk plastered across his face. I once fumed, demanding respect for the Stars and Stripes, but now […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) As we gather together with family and friends this Thanksgiving season, we reflect on “What are we thankful for?” A tradition in our family – before carving the turkey and digging into the dressing – is to join hands and share what we are thankful for. This year, I […]
(ROWLETT, TX – November 2, 2015) Daylight saving time often brings people to begin dreading going to bed and waking up. Let’s be honest, no one likes the thought of shifting their schedule. To those with kids, this is even a bigger challenge. I encourage people to use this time to do an overall check […]
(October 29, 2015) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) remind consumers that lawns in North Texas require very little to no supplemental watering during the fall and winter months, according to experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) in Dallas. “Usually in September of each year, lawns begin to go dormant,” […]
(ROWLETT, TX – October 28, 2015) Lake Pointe Wound Care Center, a member of the Healogics, Inc. network, is participating in the Healogics National Diabetes Campaign through October 30. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers, Lake Pointe Wound Care Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Program directors […]
(ROWLETT, TX) Lake Pointe Medical Center has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. This designation signifies a positive step toward improving the health of newborns and infants and allows LPMC to join a growing number of Texas birth facilities that are supporting new mothers and their decision […]