(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2015) Traditionally, every Christmas season I either read or watch Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It just feels like the holiday should feel: the snowy streets, roasted chestnut peddlers barking their fare, and carolers bunched up serenading passers-by. I love the scene when all the Cratchits gather for their simple Christmas […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 17, 2015) We know every role in the Christmas pageant. The young woman is Mary, who stands before Gabriel—dressed in white, of course. Joseph, for some reason, looks much older than his wife. We recognize the shepherds by their rugged clothing. We watch for the kings to arrive in their bejeweled […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015)Addison French, a student at Celia Hays Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club last week as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Principal Tammi Schmitt spoke about Addison’s character, academic accomplishments and leadership skills. “Addison was […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) While watching a Spanish television series last month I thought it would be fun to see if my limited Spanish language skills would make it possible to follow the story. Within a few minutes of turning off the subtitles I became frustrated. The few words and phrases I was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) As Andy Williams would say – or sing – “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Many a Rockwall County home is warmed by the presence of a Christmas tree. By now, those living rooms are bulging with small mountains of festively decorated gifts. But this season has […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Dec 16, 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Dana Macalik, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Rockwall Rotary Club, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow – an honor acknowledging individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Rockwall-Heath High School will present the musical Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 – 16 at their Performing Arts Center on 801 Laurence Drive in Heath. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, senior citizens & children. For each adult ticket purchased, one child will be admitted for free. Tickets can […]
(HEATH, TX – December 14, 2015) David Warren announced his plans to seek the council seat (Place 5) on the City of Heath Council in the May 7, 2016 Election. The Place 5 council seat will be vacated by current Mayor Pro Tem, Brian Berry, who is seeking the Mayoral seat in the May election. Warren […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway, will host an Art Show/ 2nd Anniversary Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 14. Community members, along with the Mayor, City Council members, judges and city staff will enjoy […]