(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) In the handful of days before New Year’s, I’ve written a novel, taken up fly-fishing, and I’m presently becoming an elk hunter. Yes, that’s a bit of exaggeration, but each of those bucket-listers started as a resolution. I’m a list-nerd, a goal-monger, a resolution-junkie, you could say. Each year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Rockwall County continues to be among the fastest growing counties not only in the state of Texas, but across the nation. And why not? Rockwall bolsters a top-notch school district, unique places to shop and eat, and a vast open space system featuring 990 total acres of park land […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our first print edition of the new year! 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 local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Since its humble beginnings in 1973 and its first ever fundraiser event in 1980, Rockwall Women’s League has spent decades providing community service and raising over $3 million for local charities. This past year alone, RWL granted more than $60,000 to 17 Rockwall County nonprofits, including Helping Hands, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) On December 31st, 2017, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas hosted their 3rd annual Masquerade Gala at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, benefiting the Rockwall Club. The Rockwall Club serves over 500 youth per year and hosts up to 126 kids per day, providing a safe, productive place […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) Wyatt Ashlock, as Rally the Eagle from Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy, recently performed in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2018. Wyatt was invited to perform in the pre-game performance as an All-American Mascot from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp, under […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 3, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the completion of Regional Representative Lorie Grinnan’s service in his Rockwall district office. “Lorie is a recognized leader in the Rockwall community with nearly two decades of public service, and I’ve been incredibly grateful for her hard work and dedication as an invaluable […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 2, 2018) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election. “I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 1, 2018) Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are all put away. Even the Santa Clauses, snowmen, silk poinsettias and greenery are stowed ‘til after Thanksgiving ’18. I get melancholy when I put all those things away. Most of the doodahs (that’s what my family calls them. They are sometimes referred […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily? It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas. My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]