Immersive Movie Experience pays Tribute to Black Aviators (TERRELL, TX – March 30, 2018) The story and legacy of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel- is vividly told in “Rise Above: Red Tail Triumph Over Adversity ”. The Commemorative Air Force’s traveling exhibit will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2018) I’ve been studying quite a bit about Easter during these last 40 days. Some things have struck me that I’ve not noticed before. I’d like to share them with you and look a little more closely. It didn’t end well for Judas. Even though Jesus chose him, he was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2018) As YMCAs across America prepare to celebrate National Healthy Kids Day, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will kick off a new Summer Reading Program with a Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Book Drive. The Book Drive Kick-off Party will be held at noon Saturday, April 14. Bring the family and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2018) During its regular meeting last week, Rockwall County Commissioners Court presented Veteran Services Officer Linda Flannery with a Certificate of Appreciation for her efforts in supporting and advocating for military veterans. Flannery, who served in the US Navy from 1984-1997, was appointed by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2018) Joshua T. Burgess, 19, of Fate, TX, graduated from the United States Navy boot camp at the Navy’s only Recruit Training Command located in Great Lakes, Illinois on March 2, 2018. Fireman Burgess successfully completed 8 weeks of intensive basic and shipboard training at Great Lakes, Illinois as one of […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 30) April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of child abuse in our community. Child abuse thrives in the dark, and continues only as long as it remains secret and hidden. By bringing awareness to the problem, Children’s Advocacy Centers in Dallas, […]
(HEATH, TX – March 30, 2018) For the seventh year in a row, The Black Hawk Robotics team qualified for the First Robotics Competition world championship. The Rockwall-Heath High School robotics team recently won the Rock City Regional and the Industrial Design Award in Little Rock, Arkansas. FIRST is a global organization created to inspire […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court joined Lone Star CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in recognizing the month of April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Rockwall County. During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on March 27, Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read […]
(WYLIE, TX – March 29, 2018) The biggest event of the year for In-Sync Exotics will be held this Saturday, March 31st. With attendance numbers over 1,000 this event not only brings awareness to the reason for legitimate sanctuaries such as In-Sync Exotics, it also serves as a vital lifeline for a sanctuary run solely on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) April showers bring May flowers and, thanks to the efforts of a group of local butterfly enthusiasts, beautiful butterflies. Around 40 to 50 active volunteers with the group who call themselves the Butterfly Brigade have been hard at work transforming four areas in Rockwall into gorgeous butterfly gardens laden […]