The Color of Grace

(August 19, 2014) In preparation for my family’s return home from time with grandparents, I’ve been painting over the “scribble-scrabble”—as my children call it—scrawled all over the upstairs bedrooms of our home. To be clear, this is not a rant. It is nearly axiomatic that a five-year-old, plus smuggled crayons, plus an hour of rest […]

‘Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway’ honors Congressman

ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall was recognized during a special appreciation event today hosted by Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall. “Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway” brought together community members, friends and family. Mayor David Sweet opened the event by sharing several of Congressman Hall’s accomplishments. […]

Meet Spike, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) Spike is approximately 12 years old and weighs in at a whopping four pounds!  He has some age-related issues with his knees and back, but still gets around at his own pace. Spike’s vision isn’t what it used to be and he may have the start of dementia…in other words, […]

Sons of the American Revolution East Fork Trinity Chapter salutes local business

ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2014) This past Saturday, the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Rockwall Home Depot with a special flag certificate, recognizing their proud flying of the American flag and their ongoing support of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the SAR East […]

Rockwall ISD New Teacher Breakfast honors educators, welcomes 134 new staff members

Rockwall ISD New Teacher Breakfast honors educators, welcomes 134 new staff members

ROCKWALL, TX (August 15, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Independent School District welcomed numerous new members to the school district during the annual RISD Teacher / Employee Appreciation Breakfast August 15 in the Rockwall High School cafeteria. The event, presented by Title Sponsor ATMOS Energy along with Texas Health Presbyterian […]

‘Raft Up’ returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

‘Raft Up’ returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

UPDATE – August 4, 2014 – We just got word that the Raft Up is being rescheduled to Friday, August 29, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. (weather permitting). That’s Labor Day weekend. Stay tuned for updates.  ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 1, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club hosted a Raft Up on Friday, July 11, on Lake […]

Rockwall’s Reading for Adults Literacy Program gets new look

Fashion Literate Fall classes begin September 2nd ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2014) The Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program in Rockwall will be sporting a new look this year– Steve Wilde, owner of Wilde Advertising, designed and printed custom t-shirts for the RFA tutors. The local businessman has donated 144 custom t-shirts to the RFA Literacy […]