(May 19, 2013) Of the countless hours spent in my grandparent’s huge back yard (or the “back 40” as Pappaw called it) running, biking, and corn stalk fighting, I think I logged the most time in “Old Blue.” “Old Blue” was Pappaw’s 1954 Chevrolet pickup. He drove it into the 1990’s until a stroke prevented […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Metro East Division of The Greater Dallas Homebuilders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are gearing up for the return of the annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show Sunday, May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). First and second […]
(May 19, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]
(ROCKWALL-May 17, 2013) There will be a free clinic for girls in grades 5 through 12 who are interested in joining Rockwall Lady Lax Lacrosse. Come out to Kyle Road Turf Field, on the east side of Rockwall High School, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Coaches from Allen and Flower Mound clubs, as […]
(ROWLETT-May 16, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, offering quality veterinary services, premium pet food and luxury pet lodging. Stonebridge has two convenient locations – 711 W. Rusk Street in Rockwall, and 8502 Liberty Grove Road in Rowlett. Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital also serves surrounding communities […]
(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) A sold-out crowd was razzled and dazzled – led by mistress of ceremonies Alma Howard, along with her co-star Isiak Holiday – for the 3rd Annual Helping Hands fashion show on May 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Stunning roaring 20’s fashions from the Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores […]
Bruce Hayward Lived Here includes cast of local principals, mayor, doctor (ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) “From an early age, I always wanted to tell stories, and movies are the most personal medium for doing so,” Alexander Pyle says enthusiastically. “A lot of young people say that they want to make movies, but what they really want […]
Rockwall’s 159th birthday party features all-day entertainment, FREE! Sponsored by the City of Rockwall, produced by the Parks & Recreation Department (ROCKWALL-April 27, 2013) The secret is out – Casey Donahew and his band will headline the Rockwall Founders Day Festival Saturday, May 18. Hot tunes and electric fun on the main stage, great food, […]
(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) In 1851, while trying to dig a water well, three settlers unearthed a mysterious underground rock wall, for which the City of Rockwall was named. Over the years, there has been much debate about whether the formation is natural or man-made. On Saturday, May 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will offer a […]
(May 12, 2013) There are things we never receive because we don’t pray believing. Jesus said that, and encouraged his followers to speak to “mountains,” those big things that appear immovable (Mark 11:22-24). Sickness and disease should qualify. Jesus spent much of his ministry healing the sick. Then he passed the baton to his disciples—not […]