Home + Design

The Do’s and Don’ts of Safe Holiday Decorating

Avoiding Circuit Overload When Hanging Christmas Lights Article by Fatima Durrani On any given day, we turn our stoves on to fry a few eggs or crank up the heat on our griddles to flip some pancakes without a thought. At night, we automatically flick on the light switch so we don’t stumble in the dark or turn down the temperature if it gets too hot.  Yet most people take our electricity for granted. Today, at least 1.18 billion are “energy poor” and unable to use electricity according to the...

Food + Beverage

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Dodie's Rockwall: 2067 Summer Lee, Rockwall, TX Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with a Cajun twist, with Dodie's special Cajun fried turkey breast, classic sides such as cornbread dressing and green beans amandine, with bread pudding for dessert. Cracker Barrel: 845 East Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX  Just like Thanksgiving at Grandma's house with favorites such as a golden, crispy-fried...

Education

One Unit Strong

Students Find Belonging, Mentorship, and Purpose in Joint JROTC Program Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Rockwall ISD Rockwall ISD’s Marine Corps JROTC program is only in its second year, but it is already making its mark on the community and students by blending students from different schools, backgrounds, and abilities into one unit. District leaders worked for years to secure a JROTC program in Rockwall before its debut in 2024. Unlike many JROTC programs...

Home + Design

Homes for Heroes

A Real Estate Agent’s Mission to End Misinformation and Help Veterans Purchase Homes Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Photography Courtesy of VBRG Veterans often bump into considerable obstacles when trying to purchase their first home. Whether that’s due to misinformation, miscommunication, or plain old ignorance, it behooves both veterans and real estate agents to check the facts–twice.  Reading between the lines isn’t easy, especially for veterans who may be slowly transitioning...