ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2024) Angela Beatrice Thoreson, a beloved resident at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in Rockwall, is enjoying a family gathering today in honor of her 106th birthday tomorrow! Angela was born on May 20th, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Rockwall in 1995 and loves spending time with her family, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) – On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police Department welcomed those in attendance and expressed that National Police Week pays special recognition […]
Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]
Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2024) – I’ll never forget the first Memorial Day that our son, Micah, spent at home as active military. At 25, he is now a Captain in the Air Force. He’s finishing his training as an F15 Strike Eagle pilot next month. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2020 […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall honored hospital volunteers and volunteer chaplains with a special luncheon celebration on April 24. Recognizing National Healthcare Volunteer Week, the hospital acknowledged the many hours of service these committed individuals provide. “I am thankful for our volunteers; it is a choice they make to serve […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) – All six of us were present and seated around our parents’ dinner table several days after our father died. We had also gathered here just five months earlier, after our mother passed away. None of us wanted to be recalled so soon to those duties that mingle with grief. […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast festivities include a keynote presentation by Coach Rodney Webb, Head Football Coach and Campus Athletics Coordinator at Rockwall-Heath High School, prize drawings, and messages from civic and community leaders. An open […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Dearest readers, The Rose Table is back with the ultimate Bridgerton garden party to celebrate season three of the popular Netflix show. The menu is full of Regency Era recipes, including tea sandwiches, the prettiest Garden Party Salad with edible flowers, Spiced Honey Cream Cheese served with crackers, a […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Haley Havens. Haley currently serves as Stingerette President on Social Council and is a three-year member of the team. She is the daughter of Diane and Hank Havens. Haley was named Miss Drill Team for the 2023-2024 year, as well as a Stingerette of […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library offers programming and community events that support education and learning for children, adults, and senior citizens. While much of their programming may be well known, the latest programs for special needs adults are newly offered. In partnership with Rockwall ISD and My Possibilities, a non-profit […]