ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2014) In this column, we’ll discuss Circle Ten’s Order of the Arrow Ordeal, Troop 83’s Refrigerator Box Campout, and the results of our Spring flower sales. Scout Troop 83 sold an unbelievable amount of flowers. Total flats sold were 490, which equates to $10,172! We sell them to raise money for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2014) If the best gifts come in small packages, Spike is a present from heaven. He weighs only three pounds, but he shares his love in a big way. He’s a unique pomeranian/chihuahua mix where both breeds combined to create the cutest little dog imaginable. He’s 12 years old, so he’s […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (June 23, 2014) Vernon Ribera of Heath most certainly has a distinguished personal history. He is a retired professor of computer technology and Professor Emeritus at the University of Central Oklahoma, teaching at the university level from 1962 to 1990, and he is one of our nation’s patriot heroes. Vernon was orphaned at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2014) My son and I are fortunate to be among the 21 graduates of this year’s Citizen Fire Academy, a free, educational program presented by the Rockwall Fire Department. Every Thursday for nine weeks, our class met for hands-on instruction in structural firefighting, fire investigation and prevention. Not only did the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2014) Gentle readers, I’ve been procrastinating over this column because I really wanted to capture an awe-inspiring image of our own galaxy, The Milky Way, to demonstrate that galaxies in our Universe share a common thing…..dust. That’s right – not only does dust abound under our kid’s beds, but it is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2014) In summer, we have movie nights nearly every evening, and sometimes the kids will join us. We’ll pop popcorn and settle in for a late night. It’s brutal on Angie and I the next morning (I teach summer school right now) but it’s fun being together. One evening we watched […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 21, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall will host a Giveback Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 23 benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Fifteen percent of all food purchases (excluding drinks) will be donated back to MOWSS. Bring friends and family to pack the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 20, 2014) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the special events planned at Harry Myers Park for the 4th of July Celebration, The Museum at Harry Myers Park will be open for visitors and conducting free tours on Friday, July 4th, 2014 for extended hours from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 20, 2014) Last Saturday at the first ever Rockwall Country Fair, Wayne Orchard of the Chisholm Ranch BBQ catering business took home three blue ribbons for his invention “brisket chili,” including first place—the Best Taste award. Orchard said that he created brisket chili for his family and has been perfecting the recipe for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 18, 2014) First Christian Church invites you to a Community Picnic benefitting Helping Hands, Saturday July 12, 4-7 PM on the church lawn. They will have hot dogs and drinks and games for all ages. Rockwall County Helping Hands is raising money and gathering school supplies to help over 1,200 students in […]