(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 6, 2018) Breakfast is back as Soulman’s Salutes veterans and the canine patriots who serve them. On November 10th, Soulmans will be serving up their signature all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at their Rockwall location ( 691 E. Interstate 30 Rockwall, TX 75087) with a portion of sales directly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Tx 4th Dist.) just concluded a surprise presentation of the Lone Star Award honoring Dr. Stan Lowrance’s charitable dental care provided to a veteran. The veteran’s dental problems were a side effect of VA-provided cancer treatment, but VA dental care is only available to those with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor honored seven graduating military veterans of the Patriot Paws Service Dogs program this afternoon by treating them to a free luncheon at the restaurant. The veterans and their canine companions joined Patriot Paws trainers and staff for some delicious food prior to the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 26, 2017) To honor American veterans and thank them for their service to our country, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will offer all veterans, past and present, a free entrée from a special Veteran’s Day Menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Dodie’s asks that veterans show a military ID and enjoy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 29, 2017) The Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post is partnering with the Royse City elementary schools to host a youth art contest. The theme will be “Thank you for serving”. Third and fourth grade students from across the district will be participating in the contest. The deadline for the contest is Tuesday, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2017) On Friday, Nov. 10, Rockwall County veterans will be offered free dental care at the first ever “D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day)” in the Lowrance Clinic (1350 Summer Lee Dr.). Dr. Stan Lowrance, long time Rockwall practitioner, believes dentists need to step up and help veterans, as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2016) Actions speak louder than words, particularly when it comes to honoring those who have sacrificed to serve our country. Perhaps no one understands this better than the folks at Patriot PAWS, who celebrated the graduation of five veterans and their service dogs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. U.S. Army […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School hosted its annual Donuts with Veterans this morning. Each year students deck the halls of CLP with United States flags, posters of family members or friends who served in the military, and patriotic art work. They learn what it takes to be in one of […]
“I pledge allegiance to the flag…” It’s inevitable. Sometime in the 180 school days, as those first six words are recited, a kid in my class will sneak a text, or just passively rise to his feet, a smirk plastered across his face. I once fumed, demanding respect for the Stars and Stripes, but now […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall County Veterans Day Celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center on the Utley campus, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, just north of the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Major General Gary Bunch, US Army (Retired) leading the planning […]