(August 26, 2012) – Reading the book of Jonah for the first time troubled me. Not the miraculous aspect—I easily digested the man-gets-swallowed-by-fish part. But Jonah’s stubborn response to God bothered me. I couldn’t relate to the prophet’s attitude—until I found myself following his example. Wednesdays meant prayer meeting at our church on the edge […]
Free anniversary concert, new Entertainment Series to mark decade of cultural growth (Rockwall) August 24, 2012 – Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and the Rockwall community has an opportunity to celebrate the holiday in a ‘noteworthy’ way. It’s the 10th anniversary of Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. Free 10th […]
(Rockwall)August 24, 2012 – The City of Rockwall produces some amazing home grown talent. We have political greats like U.S. Representative Ralph Hall; sports champs like The Heath Hawks, Texas State Class 4-A Baseball Champions; musical talent and American Idol contender Jason Castro, and many more. The latest to join this inspiring list of greats, is […]
(Rockwall) August 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting yesterday for Firehouse Subs, located at 1067 E. Interstate 30, Suite 107, in Rockwall. Founded by former firefighting brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs began in 1994 with one restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla. Now 18 years later, the company […]
(Rockwall) August 22, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the council in Place 2, which is currently held by Mark Russo. Recently elected as the Republican nominee for Rockwall County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3, Russo has submitted his resignation from the council effective September […]
Discovery School is first Christian Montessori in DFW Metroplex to offer complete Hands-On-Bible curriculum (Rockwall/Heath) August 22, 2012 – On December 15, 2006, Norma Morris, Head of School at Country Day Montessori School, turned off the lights for the last time on Plaza Drive after 29 years in Rockwall. Within weeks, the school was torn down […]
August 22, 2012 – Dr. Mark Chancey, Chair of the Religious Studies Department, Southern Methodist University, will present “The Bones of Jesus: Jewish Burial Customs, Ossuaries and Fantastic Archaeology” as part of the Wesley Arts Series at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall. The program is open to the public […]
(Rockwall County) August 22, 2012 – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI No Refusal Program during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or […]
(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2012 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that Cody Hayes, Rockwall High School’s Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor, has been named as one of three secondary state finalists in the Texas Association of School Administrators Teacher of the Year Program. Chef Hayes was first named the Rockwall ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year […]
August 21, 2012 – There is a lot of news from City Hall – and it’s all good! First, newly appointed City Manager Rick Crowley selected two current employees as his assistants: Finance Director Mary Smith and Municipal Services Director Brad Griggs – picked from a field of 160 applicants – will share the additional […]