Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) On Monday, Nov. 21st, and Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, Helping Hands passed out 350 Thanksgiving meals to local families. These boxes included gravy, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, soup, bread, potatoes, stuffing, and a cake mix with peaches for dessert. With the help of four volunteer groups, clients […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) Dancers from The Dance FX Studio, including Rockwall High School Stingerettes, a member of the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers and a Rockwall-Heath JV Starstepper, will be performing in the THANKSGIVING PARADE finale with Mariah Carey and the Kilgore College Rangerettes! Local dance choreographer and Dance FX director, Afton Fox, was chosen to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2022) Thanksgiving is the tur-KEY to our hearts! On Monday, November 21st, and Tuesday, November 22nd, Rockwall County Helping Hands will be passing out boxes of Thanksgiving items for the underserved in our community. The boxes include everything a family will need for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner: corn, gravy, mashed potatoes, […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Nov. 8, 2022)— In collaboration with Soulman’s Bar-B-Que in Rockwall, Student Mpact Ministries has announced that it will provide Thanksgiving meals to area families within their Rockwall Independent School District local business and school partnership program. “We love helping families spend time together to celebrate the holiday season. During a time that is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Yesterday, several senior clients of Meals on Wheels were delighted to receive Thanksgiving turkeys and all the ingredients needed to prepare delicious side dishes, thanks to food donations collected by members of the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. As part of the their annual community food drive, the YMCA reached […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 17, 2021) The Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to make safe driving habits a priority this heavily traveled Thanksgiving holiday. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this season, we urge all drivers to use extra caution on roadways and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Each year, dedicated volunteers with Soroptimist Rockwall prepare holiday feasts and treats for residents at Reese Manor – a senior housing complex located at 100 Lake Meadows Drive. Their generous efforts are part of the Soroptimist S.T.A.R.S. (Soroptimist Toasting Area Retired Seniors) project that began over 17 years ago. As […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2021) Whether you’re feasting at home for the holidays or opting to have someone do the cooking and clean-up for you, Dodie’s at The Harbor has you covered with award-winning service, cuisine, and holiday dining options. Pre-order your Cajun Fried Turkey Dodie’s is accepting orders now for plump and juicy, 12-lb. […]