(ROCKWALL, TX — January 28, 2019) Spending time this week with friends who are ill reminded me of what can be done with these hands. Most of the things I do with my hands are mindless…making my bed (Mother made me make my bed before I left my room. I’m 71 years old and I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 2, 2018) He was criticized by those who believe he threw his life away. The 26-year-old American, whether foolish, faithful, or some measure of both, lost his life so that people who never heard the gospel might gain Christ. Just days before Thanksgiving, John Allen Chau died on a remote island […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) For young adults exploring potential career options, the Rockwall Police Department offers a program providing an invaluable experience of what it’s like to work in law enforcement. Designed by the Boy Scouts of America and administered through the Learning for Life organization, the Rockwall Police Explorer Program offers participants […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced last week that he has appointed Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “No one works harder for the people of his district than Sen. Hall and I am confident he […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) It’s eerie and amazing at the same time and it seems to happen more often in the last few years. Never do I anticipate it, one moment I’m just doing something mundane like washing dishes and I hum a few bars of a song in my head. “I was […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (January 29, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our February 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2019) A project to reconstruct South Lakeshore Drive / Summit Ridge Drive in Rockwall begins on Monday, February 4. This project will include the reconstruction or replacement of roadway, sidewalks, certain alleys, water lines, wastewater lines and storm drainage systems in the area. Please see map for overall project limits. At […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 90-year anniversary with a circus-themed Annual Awards Banquet honoring the best of the best in community business. Over 600 guests packed the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront for the event, which included a spectacular pre-show complete with jaw-dropping circus acts and fire […]
(WYLIE, TX – Jan. 20, 2019) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie will host a Valentine’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Afterward, take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested donation is $25/adults, $15/kids ages 4-12, under 4 free. Credit cards are accepted; no ATM. […]
NOTICE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 30 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM: BASS PRO DRIVE TO: WEST OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD (FM) 2642 CSJs: 0009-11-238, 0009-12-215, 0009-12-219 and 0009-12-220 Dallas and Rockwall Counties, Texas (January 9, 2019) The Texas Department of Transportation {TxDOT) is proposing improvements to IH 30 from Bass […]