How to de-stress the holidays

(ROCKWALL – October 8, 2013) First United Methodist Church of Heath and Debbie Tudor, Licensed Professional Counselor with Rockwall Counseling, PA, will present a program on “How to De-Stress the Holidays.” The free event will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10 at the church, 140 Smirl Drive. To register, call 972-771-6732. For […]

DAR hosts founder of Defenders of Freedom

DAR hosts founder of Defenders of Freedom

(ROCKWALL – October 7, 2013) The “Rock Wall” Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Donna Cranston, founder of Defenders of Freedom (DOF), on October 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath.  The Dallas based non-profit organization Defenders of Freedom’s primary focus is to meet the needs of military members who served in […]

Rockwall veteran visits WWII Memorial on Honor Flight

Rockwall veteran visits WWII Memorial on Honor Flight

(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) World War II veteran Taylor McClure, 89, of Rockwall was among several local veterans aboard Honor Flight DFW Oct. 4-5. The all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC included visits to the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Marine (Iwo Jima), Navy and Air Force Memorials; Arlington Cemetery; and Walter Reed Hospital to meet […]

Papa John’s now serving Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Papa John’s with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Papa John’s Pizza is thrilled to now serve Rockwall and its surrounding communities. Since 1984, Papa John’s has been committed to quality and its brand promise of “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” For 11 of the […]

Rockwall firefighters honored by Ebby Halliday Realtors

Rockwall firefighters honored by Ebby Halliday Realtors

(ROCKWALL- October 5, 2013) Ebby Halliday Realtors, located at 2604 Ridge Road, hosted an appreciation event Friday recognizing Rockwall firefighters – serving up hamburgers, potato salad, beans and desserts, topped off with a big thank you  to our local heroes. “Ebby Halliday built her reputation on giving back to the community, and this is our […]

Rockwall Rib Rub Run & Roll Saturday

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k/10k run, car show, BBQ & Brews (ROCKWALL – October 4, 2013) – Get your southern taste buds ready for the best in Texas barbeque at the 5th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the Rockwall Downtown Square Oct. 5th. Hosted by the Old Town Shoppes, there will be even more […]

Rockwall Community Wellness Day at Utley Saturday

Event includes ‘Ultimate Recycling Day’ benefiting the Rockwall Rotary Club (Rockwall) September 26, 2013 – Rockwall’s Community Wellness Day is part of a FREE national event that focuses on providing helpful information to community members on issues that are critical to the total wellness of residents. Community Wellness Day activities are set for noon to 3 […]

Hotties on the Harbor Saturday

(ROCKWALL / GARLAND – October 4, 2013) – The third annual Hotties on the Harbor girls-only fishing tournament will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5th at the docks at Bass Pro Shops in Garland. The event helps raise funds and awareness about family and teen dating violence. This a dockside charity fishing […]

‘Love Does’

‘Love Does’

Book Review by Patti Richter Love Does Non-fiction book by Bob Goff Bob Goff put his life stories in a book at the urging of friends, who probably weren’t surprised when it became a bestseller. Goff’s first book, Love Does, is dressed in a sky-blue jacket featuring a balloon release. The 225-page book (Thomas Nelson, […]