Council votes unanimously to deny developer’s affordable housing grant request. (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The Rockwall City Council voted last night to deny support for an affordable multi-family housing development proposed by NuRock Companies. At the developer’s request, the item was placed on the agenda for consideration after a public hearing about the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in […]
Enjoy FREE pancakes at Rockwall IHOP and donate to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued a proclamation making March 8, 2016 “National Pancake Day” for the City of Rockwall. For the last 10 years, the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children have partnered with the IHOP in […]
Inaugural event at The Castle in Rockwall on Feb 4 (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Lake Ray Hubbard is launching a chapter of the nationally acclaimed Over 40 Females organization. This chapter will be led by Bethany Williams. Bethany is a powerhouse speaker, best-selling author, fortune 500 strategist, executive, talk show host and mother […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) You’ll be smitten with Smitty the moment you meet him. This boy is a big hunk of love, just waiting to meet you. Yes, he is a little overweight, but once he’s in a loving home that properly takes care of him, he’s sure to shed a few pounds! […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt will deliver a keynote address at Toastmasters of Rockwall, titled, “Leadership Lessons Learned in Public Service.” The event is open to the public. There will be a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. sharp. Seating is limited. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) It is a common misconception that math is a strictly left-brained activity, reserved only for the structural, logical side of our brain and not the creative side. The idea that only left-brained people are talented at math is a myth—math has more than one component. When you describe math as a left-brained […]
Austin Wells’ first book features Heath history, vintage photographs (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 30,2016) Lakeside Florist in Rockwall was bustling with visitors Friday, Jan. 29 as the floral shop hosted a Happy Hour and Book Signing to celebrate the release of local author Austin Wells’ first book, “Images of America: Heath,” now available at arcadiapublishing.com […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 29, 2016) “Isn’t love the most important thing?” My friend’s mother repeated the question for a second time as I attempted to share my born-again faith with her. “Of course,” I had to agree. We both knew the Apostle Paul’s admonition to love: “If I speak in the tongues of men […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 29, 2016) Rockwall County will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 4th to gather public input for a County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office; 972 T.L. Townsend Drive, Rockwall 75087. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. […]