ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The girls’ faces fell an inch apiece after opening their mutual birthday present. Our small audience of parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles had expected a more enthusiastic response. While the eight-year-old dutifully recovered in time to produce a polite smile and a “thank you,” her six-year-old sister summoned the courage […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Dec. 21. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court honored six-year-old Ariel Pickens by proclaiming yesterday as “Ariel Pickens Day “ in Rockwall County. Ariel wrote a book, Arie Berry’s World, that’s available on Amazon. Ariel is in the first grade at Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. Courtesy photo. Our print edition delivers […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) has selected Dr. Sean Walker as the Texas High School Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from 20 regional Education Service Centers across the state. After being selected at the TASSP Region 10 High School Principal […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 14, 2021) The Rockwall Police Department is investigating an offense where it was discovered that a suspect was using a covert camera inside a woman’s restroom to video patrons of The Fatted Calf restaurant located at 112 E. Rusk without their knowledge. The case was promptly investigated and the offender was arrested. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Rockwall County Judge. In the last eight years the Republican controlled Rockwall County Commissioners Court has increased our county debt nearly 200 million dollars by embracing an outdated development model that increases the county’s expenses and liability exposure year after year. Instead of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2021) Reserve your free ticket and bring the family out to the Rockwall-Heath High School parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 for the 2nd annual drive-in movie event benefiting Helms Hope. The featured movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, will be aired outdoors on a 60′ tall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 13, 2021 — When it comes to making spirits bright during the holidays, Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall know just how to amp up the Christmas spirit within the community. Throughout December, the couple welcomes the community to their spectacular drive-up Christmas lights display on their five-acre homestead at […]
ROCKWALLL, TX – December 9, 2021 — The Rockwall Riptides made a big splash at the YMCA Fall Swim League Championships this past weekend, taking home 15 individual High Point Awards and the Overall Team High Point Award. The Riptides competed with more than 375 swimmers and nine teams in the competition. “These kids have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved one. Here are a few organizations that provide support: Alzheimer’s Association provides information, education, and […]