(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 19, 2018) The Rockwall Lady Jackets had a full weekend of basketball to start out their Thanksgiving holiday in the Flower Mound Tournament. Their first opponent was Canyon Randall on Thursday evening. The Lady Jackets started off strong winning 64-36. In this game, Jordan Mathis led the team with 23 points […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 19, 2018) The surgery was just a few hours away when I called home. “I just don’t feel right about it,” Angie said. I debated at first, having psyched myself up all day long. After my graduate school classes, I was scheduled to be “fixed,” for lack of a better term. […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 15, 2018) The Royse City ISD School Board approved namesakes for middle schools in the district. Royse City Middle School will be renamed as Ouida Baley Middle School. The district’s second middle school planned for Fate, Texas on Hwy 66 will be named Bobby Summers Middle School. Both namesakes were […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2018) During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the adoption of the “OurHometown Vision 2040” Comprehensive Plan 2018 Update. The vote came after a public hearing on the item, in which two citizens addressed the P & Z. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) November is National Adoption Month, and Lone star CASA is working to inform the public of the urgent need for families to support vulnerable children in the foster care system. In 2017 in Texas, there were 7,236 children in the care of Child Protective Services (CPS) waiting for adoption. Lone […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 13, 2018) On November 11, 2018 members from the National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter, gathered at The Hilton Hotel for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show to acknowledge overall time contributed to serving NCL’s Mission and its commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Local sponsors; […]
(TERRELL, TX — November 13, 2018) This larger-than-life, faithful reproduction of the Frank Reaugh painting “The Approaching Herd” is the latest mural to adorn the vintage buildings in Historic Downtown Terrell. The mural is located at 227 N. Adelaide, and was painted by Texas artist Charlie Bullock. Reaugh used his sketches from Terrell and West […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 12, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary 6th grader Riyan Brown as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian and County Judge David Sweet and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Principal Dr. Mary Pugh presented Brown the award. Brown is a member of the school band and is currently […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2018) As the temperatures begin to drop, my appetite tends to lean towards cozy, comfort foods. In looking for a recipe that would fit that desire, I stumbled upon an old McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Cookbook. It looks to be from around the mid 70’s. The pages were typed with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2018) The Baptist preacher is well known in his circle and beyond. At retirement age, he’s transitioning to a new role with the North American Mission Board. You could say he has a good reputation. Or, you could say he has a most improved reputation. He was once a notorious […]