Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Benefitting Military, Veterans and First Responder Families FATE, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) –  The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) is pleased to present Operation Veterans Angels, their first annual holiday food box distribution event.  In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their Event Partners […]

Texas Bar Foundation donates over $22,000 to Lone Star CASA

Texas Bar Foundation donates over $22,000 to Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $22,315 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than […]

Families welcome for photo op with Santa at Ebby Halliday Rockwall

Families welcome for photo op with Santa at Ebby Halliday Rockwall

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) Bring the family to the Ebby Halliday Rockwall/Heath office, 2900 Ridge Road in Rockwall, from 4 to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 6 to see Santa and celebrate the season. Visit with Ebby’s agent Santa elves while enjoying Christmas music, a hot chocolate bar, apple cider and Christmas goodies. Sponsored […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on property tax

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on property tax

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) You know, sometimes the things that come out of Austin just have to make you laugh. If you remember, several sessions ago the group in Austin ended with their pronouncement that the Property Tax issue had been fixed. The subject was addressed by our legislative group in Austin because of […]

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

FREE tickets available at helmshope.org/drivein (while supplies last and must be reserved ahead) ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The community is invited to Helms Hope’s 3rd annual Drive-In at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in the Lakepointe Church parking lot. The movie Home Alone will played on a 60′ tall screen; there will be a […]

From the Desk of Congressman Pat Fallon: Turning Point

From the Desk of Congressman Pat Fallon: Turning Point

Monthly letter from Congressman Fallon to constituents  (Dec. 1, 2022) – As the seasons change, and we prepare for a new Republican majority in Congress, I’ve taken some time to reflect. America is at a turning point. The situation at our border is catastrophic, grocery bills are the highest we’ve seen in decades, and as […]

Rockwall student’s art chosen to represent District 33 on Christmas tree at Texas Capitol

Rockwall student’s art chosen to represent District 33 on Christmas tree at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2022) – Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Rockwall High School junior, Abigail Y […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Comfort and Joy

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Comfort and Joy

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2022) We are rolling into the holidays. The garden is quiet. All has been tucked in for the long winter’s nap. Birds are still in and out of the yard at the feeders, in the holly trees, and I try to keep the birdbath filled. Small potted pines that summered over […]

Rockwall couple partners with Meals on Wheels once again for Christmas display in memory of their son

Rockwall couple partners with Meals on Wheels once again for Christmas display in memory of their son

With more than 60,000 lights, this year’s ‘Stay in the Light’ display will be even bigger and brighter  ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2022) Brenda and David Hughes are hustling and bustling to string an estimated 60,000 Christmas lights outside their home at 1655 Plummer Drive in The Shores. They anticipate being able to ‘flip the […]

Sails & Yachts for Toys for Tots: Rockwall’s Christmas Boat Parade sets sail Dec. 10

Sails & Yachts for Toys for Tots: Rockwall’s Christmas Boat Parade sets sail Dec. 10

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2022) The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 with best viewing at The Harbor at 7 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7.  Boats will […]