When Godliness Becomes a Means of Gain

When Godliness Becomes a Means of Gain

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2019) There’s a plethora of helpful advice available to us all, usually as close as our Junk Mail box. Mostly we’ll find alluring appeals to our flesh: Keto Fat Burning, Dementia Destroyer, Brain Enhancers, and others—some unmentionable. Those who peddle such products and services might believe in their ability to […]

Meritage Homes Introduces New Lakeside Phase in Fate Community

Meritage Homes Introduces New Lakeside Phase in Fate Community

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 7, 2019) Meritage Homes, the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., announced a grand opening celebration to showcase the newest phase in Woodcreek, a highly-desirable, amenity-rich community in Fate, TX. Open to the public, the event will be held Aug. 10 from 12-2pm and will feature local food trucks, family fun […]

Meet Jameson, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jameson, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 5, 2019) Gorgeous Jameson is sweet and friendly with people and laid-back and social with other dogs.  He is about 3-years old and weighs about 50 pounds.  He also knows some tricks: sit, shake, down- and who knows what else! Jameson is house and crate-trained.  He is current on vaccinations, neutered, and […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on decision to withdraw from consideration for DNI

(WASHINGTON – August 2, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on his decision to withdraw from consideration for DNI: “While I am and will remain very grateful to the President for his intention to nominate me as Director of National Intelligence, I am withdrawing from consideration. I was humbled and honored that the […]

Rowlett Chamber Supports New Sapphire Bay Project

Rowlett Chamber Supports New Sapphire Bay Project

(ROWLETT, TX — August 2, 2019) The City of Rowlett approved plans for the Sapphire Bay project and Sapphire Bay Land Holdings I, LLC as the new development partner for the former Bayside South property.  The Sapphire Bay project will bring over $1 billion in economic development impact to the City. As a long-standing economic […]

Soulman’s ‘Paw-tners’ with Patriot Paws for Breakfast

Soulman’s ‘Paw-tners’ with Patriot Paws for Breakfast

Proceeds from August 24 event to Benefit Local Veterans (ROCKWALL, TX – August 1, 2019) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que and Patriot PAWS are teaming up to benefit local veterans. Soulman’s will be serving up their famous all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at the I-30 Rockwall location (691 E. I-30) with […]

Senator Bob Hall Announces Town Halls Post 86th Legislative Session

(August 1, 2019) Senator Bob Hall will be holding a series of public town hall meetings throughout Senate District 2 (which encompasses Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt, and parts of Dallas counties) to discuss the 86th Legislative Session and to answer constituent questions. The time and locations of the currently scheduled […]

Surprise for Riley: German Bone Marrow Donor Meets Young North Texas Recipient

Surprise for Riley: German Bone Marrow Donor Meets Young North Texas Recipient

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 1, 2019) When he was only 3 months old, Riley Moss received a bone marrow transplant that saved his life. Today, Riley got the chance to meet the miracle donor, who flew all the way from his native Germany to see the boy he saved. Mere months after he was born […]

In-Sync Exotics to Host Pancake Breakfast with the Big Cats

In-Sync Exotics to Host Pancake Breakfast with the Big Cats

(WYLIE, TX – August 1, 2019) Join InSync Exotics for a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.  Saturday, August 17. Enjoy a self-guided tour after breakfast. Suggested donations: $25 Adults $15 Children $15 Seniors Under 4 Free Pre- purchase tickets: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E330498&id=33 Our monthly print edition is delivered free to ~22,000 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Selected as 2019 Honor School Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees is one of five school boards from across Texas selected as an Honor School Board as part of the 2019 Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) School Board Awards. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards for commitment and service that has […]