Fundraiser 5-9PM Thursday at Joe Willy’s (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2018) A fundraiser benefiting local 10-year-old Addison Bryan will be held on Thursday, April 26, at Joe Willy’s from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds of the “Achieving Dreams for Addison” fundraiser will go towards Addison’s medical journey as she prepares to have surgery in […]
The Perfect Combination (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2018) Need a conversation starter? Ask people about their favorite pizza. Or their favorite barbecue. Nearly everyone has a mouthful to say on these subjects. These days, the talk of the town is the partnership between Samee’s Pizza Getti – repeatedly voted Rockwall’s Best Pizza – and Smoke […]
First United Methodist Church of Heath member shares adventures from mission trip to Honduras (HEATH, TX — April 19, 2018) The story starts shortly after my mission trip to Kenya in 2008. Our team was having a debriefing meeting to hash out what we wanted to continue to do to help Kenya. Someone asked. Who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2018) Most everyone is familiar with the tan uniforms associated with the Boy Scouts of America- the respectable young men aged 11-18 who vow to do their duty to God and their country, ultimately aspiring to reach the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; however, have you ever come into contact […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2018) I’m in the city of National Treasures. The seasonal treasure these days are the cherry trees in full bloom. They are all over the area, not just around the Tidal Basin. As I look out the kitchen window right now on this cold & rainy Spring morning, there stands […]
UPDATE – APRIL 21, 2018 – EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. WILL BE RESCHEDULED. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES. (ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2018) This Saturday is Movie Night in Downtown Rockwall, presented by the Downtown Rockwall Association. Enjoy a special viewing of Disney’s award-winning movie “Coco” at sunset (8pm) on a giant, inflatable screen on […]
(ROCKWALL ,TX — April 9, 2018) I wept when I sang these words yesterday morning. “And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near and my time has come; Still my soul sings Your praise unending, Ten thousand years and then forever more.” We’ve ushered many sweet souls into heaven these […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back Together at a Service Dog Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 20, at 10:00 am in Gatesville, Texas. Patriot PAWS, a Rockwall, TX based national non-profit that trains and provides service dogs […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for Randy Talley Field. The event was attended by Coach Talley’s family, former students, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees and staff, elected officials and community members. “As a former baseball player in high school and college, I have played on fields named […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 17, 2018) Utley Middle School flautist, Lorien Britt, won one of three spots in the 40th Annual Texas Flute Society Flute Festival Junior High School Masterclass. She prepared a difficult solo and sent in an audition tape to compete against other flautists from all over Texas. Lorien will be participating in […]