Rockwall, TX (December 19, 2025) – At this time of year when we are constantly being told of all the bad things going on in the world, maybe we need to stop and really look at what we American citizens are really like. This story was given to me by a former Vietnam veteran, Michael […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – During the holidaze, I’ve a habit of posting my Christmas decor on social media with long descriptive captions. It’s fun for me to find my memories flowing through descriptions of ornaments, centerpiece arrangements, Christmas tree placement. We’ve a lot of memories swirling around Christmastime, don’t we? Not all the […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – Well, the filing season for personnel to sign up to run for the various County, State, and some National offices ended this last week. On the Republican side there are some familiar names as well as several new ones. A total of 41 individuals signed up here in Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2025) – If there is one thing in Texas that you can be sure of, it is a fact that another election is just around the corner! For Rockwall County, the majority of the Commissioners Court is up for election in 2026. Specifically, that is the County Judge, Frank New, Precinct […]
Rockwall County, (August 5, 2025) – Except for physicians, most people end up in their career path more by accident than by careful, well-thought-out, career planning. Think about that. When you graduated from high school, the first big decision you had to make was “what am I going to do with my life now”? Those […]
Rockwall, TX (July 7, 2025) – This is the story of a local man and events that happened over 50 years ago. But it’s important that we remember this hero and others like him in America today. Many aspects of the military are confusing to people. Just the appearance of a person in uniform and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 27, 2025) – Memorial Day was just this last weekend, and many started their vacation and had happy times with their family. But what was it like for the people who lost a loved one in the military? It’s a tough subject when you write about a Soldiers death. Especially when that […]
Rockwall, TX (February 24, 2025) – Recently I went to visit an old friend of mine. We met in Vietnam as soldiers, and for the next 57 years we were the very best of friends. We worked together for the same companies. Our families spent holidays together. We went out to dinner together constantly. We […]
Dallas, Texas (February 11, 2025) – The Rose Table creator Katie-Rose Watson hosted a Galentine’s Brunch last weekend and released the episode on her popular Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Photos, recipes, and inspiration from the party are now available on therosetable.com. Watson served Cherry Coffee Cake, Mini Chocolate Chip Pancakes, assorted Mini Quiches, breakfast sausage, and Strawberry Banana Yogurt Parfaits. Raspberry Mimosas were served as […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Love is “a many-splendored thing,” according to an old book/song/movie title. Those who have fallen in love will agree. But there is one facet of love that makes a person ill: lovesickness. This could be due to distance, or a break-up, or else that northern exposure side of love […]