Cooking with Ease: Simple Easter Side Dishes

Cooking with Ease: Simple Easter Side Dishes

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2019) Spring has recently become my favorite season. In the past, I adored fall. The pumpkins, the warm spiced drinks, the heavy foods – but as of late, I love the spring. I noticed the shift in my fondness when I began gardening. The pleasure I find in tilling the […]

‘Fate Girls’ Member Celebrates 92nd Birthday

‘Fate Girls’ Member Celebrates 92nd Birthday

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 4, 2019) Friends and family of lifelong Fate senior resident Jo Leonard threw her a surprise party for her 92nd birthday on Wednesday, April 3. Leonard is one of five surviving members of the Fate Girls – a group of women who were born, raised and have lived in Fate since […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Welcomes Mrs. North America Universal 2019

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Welcomes Mrs. North America Universal 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 3, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to host Kimberly Bader as their speaker for their April 2 meeting.  Kimberly and her family have been Texas residents since 2000, and Rockwall residents since 2015.  She is an award winning marketing, social media and graphics design professional, as well as an […]

3rd Annual Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon in June Benefits Rockwall Youth

3rd Annual Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon in June Benefits Rockwall Youth

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2019) An exclusive event in June offers golfers in Rockwall an opportunity to honor a local hero and make a difference in the lives of youth at the same time. The 3rd Annual Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon Fore Kids is coming up on June 3rd, 2019 benefitting the Rockwall branch of […]

Friends of the Library Luncheon: The Sounds of Africa

Friends of the Library Luncheon: The Sounds of Africa

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The next meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall Library will be on April 9, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The program will be The Sounds of Africa. The luncheon menu includes roast pork loin with wild rice dressing, vegetable medley, […]

Rockwall County Goes Blue

Rockwall County Goes Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge this April as our entire community “goes blue” to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how you can support the cause: Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna Visit local businesses offering […]

Rockwall-Heath Robotics Wins Amarillo Regional

Rockwall-Heath Robotics Wins Amarillo Regional

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Black Hawk Robotics, FRC team 3310, competed at the FIRST Amarillo District where they won their eighth straight regular season event. The team was also honored with the Autonomous Award and lead coach Leslie Reese was recognized as Woodie Flowers Award nominee for her outstanding contribution as a […]

Clinging to Faith: A Close-Up View of Suffering

Clinging to Faith: A Close-Up View of Suffering

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) She sounded worried on the phone, and no wonder, her husband faced a federal indictment in connection to a former employer’s wrongdoings. The trouble was only beginning for my friend Luann and her family. Ominous clouds closed in on their once bright lives—rich in Christian fellowship, community service, and […]

Cain Band Makes History with First Double Sweepstakes in Nearly a Decade

Cain Band Makes History with First Double Sweepstakes in Nearly a Decade

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Cain Middle School band program has a lot to be proud of courtesy of two Sweepstakes awards this week at Region 25 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. On Tuesday, March 26, the Cain Middle School Symphonic Band traveled to Wylie East High School to perform in class […]

Rockwall Citizen Recognized with Life Saving Award and Medal of Valor

Rockwall Citizen Recognized with Life Saving Award and Medal of Valor

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court and Sheriff Harold Eavenson recognized local resident Larry Wade with a Life Saving Award and Sheriff’s Medal of Valor. In the early morning hours of July 28, 2018, Wade was traveling along State Highway 66 in […]