ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) The Texas Bar Foundation has granted $5,000 to Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates serving the children of Rockwall and Kaufman Counties) to assist the program in providing data relating to the advocacy of the abused and neglected children involved in the court systems of the two-county program area. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) It was a leap of faith, but this wasn’t the first time he stepped off the edge and trusted God to hold him up. Samee Dowlatshahi was just 15 when he, his mother and his six-year-old brother emigrated from Iran. It was 1982 – the height of the war between […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]
ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) As summer turned to autumn in 2011, things were looking bleak for Hank He’d been living the good life before disaster struck. His family suddenly split apart due to divorce. As a result, Hank ended up at the Rockwall animal shelter. As soon as he arrived at the shelter, he put […]
Tips to keep your marriage merry during the holiday hustle ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) While “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” at the holidays, family expectations can make many feel more like “Dashing through the stress of Thanksgiving and Christmas.” Marriage and relationships are put under pressure and can quickly move to the danger […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) It’s time to dust off the turkey platter and polish the silver. But wait…we can use the casual dinnerware. No need for silver spoons. I’m good with laid-back gatherings on Thanksgiving Day. My growing-up years featured holiday dinners laid out in the garage, with tables lined up cafeteria-style to hold […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Fourth graders at Springer Elementary culminated their studies on Texas regions and Native American tribes with a living museum on Friday, November 21. Sponsored through a grant from the RISD Education Foundation, students taught visitors about the political, cultural, and economic systems within different tribes, in addition to making models […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) First grade students at Springer Elementary parade around the school asking others to join them in saving the turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast! They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and events, […]
FOOD / MUSIC / SANTA! HEATH, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) It’s almost time for Santa to come to town, where new treats await at this year’s City of Heath Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park, December 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Rain or shine! Annual favorites like the sweet sounds of the Amy Parks […]