ROCKWALL (December 19, 2013) Boy Scout Troop 83’s recent geocaching campout was a blast! We learned how to use a GPS (global positioning system). Each group of Scouts went through the same course. Each patrol also made one pot meals, and my group won the contest with a dish of macaroni calzones. My group’s iron […]
Volunteer tutors can help change the world…one word at at time ROCKWALL (December 19, 2013) The Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA has convenient […]
ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Why is Penny Lane shuttling between the vet’s office and Santa’s lap? Because she just had hip replacement surgery. This sweet and loving young dog sat in pain for two weeks at a local animal shelter while her condition worsened. Now that she’s been rescued by Rockwall Pets, Penny is getting the surgery […]
ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Expectations greet us at every turn of the holiday season. But they don’t always say Merry Christmas. Some people trim the tree after Thanksgiving dinner. They might also finish their holiday shopping by end-of-day Black Friday. A few folks will excel them all by getting their family-photo Christmas cards mailed the first […]
ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Tickets are expected to go on sale by early February for the much anticipated Rockwall Women’s League Charity Ball 2014, set for April 12 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The nonprofit organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, with Club 40: Jazz at the Ruby Room. The evening will include […]
(December 16, 2013) There are many reasons to bless others at Christmas. Nominate a teacher or coach. Maybe you know a deserving family who needs a special blessing at Christmas. Or perhaps there’s someone who has made a difference in your life or the lives of others. Hawaiian Falls will choose 25 winners from each […]
ROCKWALL (December 11, 2013) If you are a parent interested in purchasing a telescope for your child as a Christmas present, the Golden Rule is: DO NOT BUY A TELESCOPE AT A DEPARTMENT STORE OR BIG BOX STORE. If you are busy and/or don’t like to read very much, then you just have to read […]
Episode airs Saturday, Photo gallery available after show ROCKWALL (December 11, 2013) America Unearthed will air the “Great Wall of Texas” – an episode about the mysterious underground rock wall formation for which Rockwall, TX is named – this Saturday December 14th at 9PM EST/8PM CST on the H2 network. Show host and forensic geologist Scott Wolter […]
ROCKWALL (December 11, 2013) I look pathetic in a Santa suit. Instead of jolly and plump, I look like a red and white beanpole. The uncomfortable pillow strapped around my waist doesn’t help one bit. To be sure, I have the husky voice, the twinkle in the eye and the “ho ho ho” down pat. But […]