Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2024) – Teacher Julie Byrnes at Billie Stevenson Elementary received a $300 grant from local Bimbo Bakeries this week. The Bimbo Bakeries team, along with their mascot Osito, visited Dr. Byrnes’s classroom to present her with a check and lots of baked goods and snacks. Mrs. Byrnes said the donation will […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 7, 2024) —Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. […]
Rockwall, TX (November 5, 2024) – Rockwall Community Playhouse, your hometown theater (and a qualified 501c3), located at 609 E. Rusk St. in Rockwall has an amazing show coming up for the holiday season. Tickets may be purchased on the theater’s website, RockwallCommunityPlayhouse.org. But they are going fast!! So, get you tickets now! Best Christmas […]
Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – I am sure that each one of us can remember someone from our past that we cannot forget. When I first walked into the headquarters of the 10th Special Forces Group in Germany in 1962, I met a man by the name of Rockey Lewis. Rockey happened to be a […]
Caddo Mills, TX (November 4, 2024) – On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) invites the community to a Volunteer Day event to help landscape Marine Lance Corporal Phillip Quintana’s future specially adapted custom home. The new home for LCpl Quintana, who was severely injured in Afghanistan, has more than […]
Heath, Texas (November 4, 2024) – Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more announced the exciting debut of a café in Heath on November 8. Spearheaded by local resident and entrepreneur, Casey Winchell, the new location will serve as the go-to destination for […]
Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court Judge of the 382nd District Court, officially swore in Ashley Bellows as the […]
Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]
Rowlett, TX (November 4, 2024) – Rowlett Reviews next book review will feature Nella Phillips reviewing “Say Goodnight, Gracie!: The Story of George Burns & Gracie Allen” by Cheryl Blythe and Susan Hackett. Nella has entertained the club many times in the past and promises a great review! Meetings begin at 9:30 on Tuesday, November […]
Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – Meet Willow! This perfect-sized girl weighs 39 pounds and is 3-years old. She is all-around an amazing pup! Willow walks well on a leash and is good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all ages. She’s not aggressive with cats, but she gets fixated on them, so […]