‘Why your phone doesn’t know the meaning of life’

During the season of Lent, Rev. Mark Irons at First Christian Church Rockwall will take worship attendees through the meaning of life in the faith. Many people now are so attached to their cell phones that they put more and more faith in their devices.  With one new phone out on the market, you can […]

Booths available for Lakeside Home and Garden Show

(Rockwall) Register now to participate in the 2012 Lakeside Home and Garden Show coming to The Harbor and the Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall, April 20-22. Booths are available in garden, landscape, home interior, design, repair, automotive, tools, home construction, children’s themes and more. One and multi-day exhibitor packages are available. The home, living and […]

Love stories from the YMCA

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the holiday. I love it because I think any celebration of love is a great thing. I dislike it because, being single, the holiday always brings with it a feeling of missing out on something- or when you are in a couple, […]

Cain MS coach named NFL Teacher of the Year finalist

(Rockwall ISD) Feb. 13, 2012 – Maurine Cain Middle School coach and teacher Brad Fichtel has been named one of five NFL Teacher of the Year finalists by the NFL Alumni Association. The honor is awarded annually to recognize NFL players who have followed their playing careers with excellence in the field of education. Coach […]

Fundraising event at Zanata to benefit Patriot PAWS

Fundraising event at Zanata to benefit Patriot PAWS

Segment of CMT’s ‘Texas Women’ reality show to be filmed during event Zanata Restaurant in downtown Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Patriot PAWS service dogs from 1 to 4 p.m.  Sunday, March 4. Hannah Helvey, star of CMT’s Texas Women reality show will be the featured guest and will be filming a segment of her show […]

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Boy Scout Nicholas Srygley of Scout Troop 421 serenaded senior residents at Reese Valley Manor in Rockwall Feb. 11, while making a surprise Valentine’s delivery. Students in Mrs. Alders’ first grade class at Howard Dobbs Elementary School in Rockwall decorated the Valentine’s goody bags shown here on table. Nicholas personally delivered the handcrafted bags to […]

Nothing Bundt Cakes mixes fresh ingredients with warm touch of nostalgia

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 9 for Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 1035 E. Interstate 30. Nothing Bundt Cakes has ten delicious flavors of freshly baked bundt cakes in several different sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes combines the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach. Their luscious cakes […]

Lecture series presents ‘Are Science and Faith Compatible?’

As part of the Wesley Arts Lecture Series at First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, Dr. Eilene Thelig will present “Are Science and Theology Compatible?” The lecture will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the church, located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall. Tickets are $5 each. Register here. To submit your news […]

Master Gardener officers inducted, Tour of Gardens set

(Rockwall) The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association recently inducted their 2012 officers: Linsley Srygley, President; Julie Simpson, Vice President; Janie Squier, Secretary; Larry Parks, Treasurer, and Richard Longworth, Past President. The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is coordinated by Texas AgriLife Extension Service with the support of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court under the direction […]