ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 4, 2014) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) I can remember countless hours spent as a kid in my pajamas in front of the “boob tube,” as my mother would call it, watching all my childhood Hollywood heroes. And those heroes of mine always had one thing in common – they were all public servants. There was nothing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rockwall Sewing School, located at 500 Turtle Cove Drive, Suite 107. Rockwall Sewing School is the fun place to sew! It started in 2009 by Kathlene Backer. It has beautiful classrooms, fully equipped with computerized sewing machines, […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 1, 2015) Approximately 6.5 million people suffer from chronic wounds (often the result of diabetic ulcers) in the United States and the need for high-quality wound care services has never been more important. Lake Pointe Wound Care Center has been serving the residents of Rowlett and surrounding communities since 2008. Over the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) Save the date and come to audition for Wizard of Oz at Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk St., on March 14 or 15 at 1 p.m. All roles are available. This is a great opportunity for families to perform on stage together! Roles include: Dorothy Gale – […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) My family survived the summer of the arachnids. First there were ticks. Not a few ticks on our dogs but a full-on invasion into our house. By summer’s end, tired of drowning more than 100 ticks per day and making constant trips to the sink or toilet, we set up […]
Book signing Jan 10 at Half Price Books in Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) What did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his cap? When did Friday the 13th become considered unlucky? These are some of the questions and answers in Joe B. Hewitt’s new book, Trivia for Adults. Hewitt, longtime resident of Rockwall […]
DOING BUSINESS RIGHT Whether tending bar or catering to clients, ‘everyone appreciates good service’ ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2015) Some people enjoy solitude, but most prefer companions who share similar interests. There are, however, the extraordinary few who have the ability to embrace all people, to feel comfortable with everyone. One such person is Will […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 31, 2014) The Rockwall-Heath High School Men’s Varsity and Junior-Varsity squads have been named, and the 2015 season kicks off with a scrimmage on January 2 against Horn at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. JV plays at 5:30; Varsity at 7:15 p.m. “We are extremely excited about the talent level of both Varsity and Junior Varsity […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2014) When planning New Year’s resolutions, it is likely that improving health is near the top of that list. While we may set goals to exercise or eat better, often these are focused on appearance. Appearance can be a motivating factor, but achieving goals that benefit our health should be a […]