Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2024) – Rockwall County resident Carl and Hunt County Resident Barbara, a sweet older couple, were full of laughter and vibrant enthusiasm as they applied for a marriage license. Their story spoke of hope after great loss because both Carl and Barbara had been married for 63 years before their spouses […]
Rockwall, TX (February 15, 2024) – On January 19th, Terri Rust with the Rockwall County Clerk’s office placed her own safety at risk to help a stranger in obvious danger. Returning to the courthouse following lunch, Terri witnessed a woman being followed by a slow-moving vehicle. She continued to watch as the woman began to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – Over 100 community members, YMCA staff, board members, and friends, recently gathered at the Dallas Athletic Club for the JER Chilton YMCA annual campaign kickoff. There to celebrate past work and future initiatives, attendees were treated to dinner as well as moving testimonials, board member presentations, and recognition of […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – Kenzie is a Senior at Rockwall High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Melony Stevens. Kenzie cheered six years for RYCA in elementary school, then two years at WMS, and has been an RHS Cheerleader all four years of high school. She has received recognition for NCA […]
Rockwall, TX (February 9, 2024) – Isaac Wilkerson, Troop 690 Rockwall Scout, and a member of the Rockwall RC Flyers Club and an aspiring Pilot, has successfully completed an Eagle Project that combined environmental sustainability with practical airfield operations. His completed a project focused on three key areas: water conservation, runway cleanliness, and providing shade […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2024) – Presley Beck, daughter of Diana and Brandon Clem of Rockwall and Jarrod Beck of Mesquite is a Senior at Rockwall High School and has been a Jacket Cheerleader all 4 Years! During her time at RHS Presley has been a 4x All American Nominee, NCA Top Gun Stunt award […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]