MercyMe films video at The Life House, readies for Rock & Worship Roadshow

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Grammy award-nominated Christian rock band MercyMe was spotted filming a video recently at The Life House coffee shop in Rockwall. Several locals were star-struck at the news. The band is well-known for their crossover hit “I Can Only Imagine,” giving their debut album double-platinum status. Pictured from left are band members […]

Local screening of ‘Miss Representation’ Nov 8

Documentary film aims to end sexism in the media and empower women Brought to Rockwall by the Rockwall Soroptimist Club October 17, 2012 – Miss Representation first premiered in the documentary competition at the Sundance Film Festival where it caught the eye of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It made its television debut as part of […]

Do dogs dream?

Do dogs dream?

Dear Sassy, Does my dog dream when he sleeps? Signed, Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Most dog owners have watched their beloved dog’s feet twitch or make running motions in their sleep.  My dad used to say our dog was “chasing rabbits” in his sleep.  Some dogs (uh hum..Sassy) also appear to talk in their sleep with […]

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com (Rockwall) August 16, 2012 – Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza took flight this morning over Lake Ray Hubbard to experience Parasailing The Harbor, North Texas’ first and only parasailing adventure. Blue Ribbon News was on board, capturing photos of our own as Fiona jokingly tried to take over the helm from Skipper […]

Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

(Rockwall) August 7, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]

Meet ‘Hero Dog’ candidate at Patriot Paws fundraising event (VIDEO)

Meet ‘Hero Dog’ candidate at Patriot Paws fundraising event (VIDEO)

Video by DFW Reporting. Support Patriot Paws Service Dogs by attending a fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Culver’s Restaurant on Ridge Road in Rockwall. The American Humane Association, sponsored by Betty White, is currently running a Hero Dog Awards contest. Richard and his service dog, Wendy, is the […]

Turn off TV, videos and turn on family fun for Screen-Free Week

If you have average kids and you are an average family, then you all almost certainly watch too much TV. You probably all spend too much time on the computer, too much time playing video games, and too much time on your cell phone and have the TV on in the background no matter what […]

Neighbors helping neighbors

Neighbors helping neighbors

(VIDEO: Tori’s testimony) Support the YMCA Partners Campaign, help strengthen your local community Every day, the Dallas YMCA serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for coffee, group activities, and to connect with one another. Future leaders are born as teens learn […]

Jason Castro on marriage, fatherhood, faith (video)

Jason Castro on marriage, fatherhood, faith (video)

As promised, here’s a snippet (well, a full five minutes) of our backstage conversation with Atlantic recording artist and American Idol finalist Jason Castro. This footage was shot after Jason performed for well over an hour at Firewheel Town Center in Garland, where the Rowlett Exchange Club presented its second annual QueFest. The two-day charity […]

Student video about storm water pollution ‘exceeds expectations’

(Heath) When Kelly Romack and her fifth grade students at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School were invited to produce a video about storm water pollution for the City of Heath, they put all of their creativity and enthusiasm into the project. Once the research and writing was complete, Amy-Parks dad and professional film producer, Michael Oleksinski, volunteered […]