Rockwall Herald-Banner (Texas) Features

Local man selected for Night of Superstars recognition

2012-05-17T17:49:35-05:00

Brandon Maya will be greeted by hundreds of people when his limo arrives at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas Saturday night.

Tuesday was a ‘Romans 8:28 kind of day’

2012-04-05T17:28:05-05:00

Cameron Knight called Tuesday a “Romans 8:28 kind of day.”
That’s the day a tornado ripped a path through part of Rockwall County,

Veggie delight

2012-03-30T13:56:25-05:00

Rockwall is full of places to get a nice size slice of beef, a half-pound pork chop, or three pieces of chicken slathered in barbeque sauce. Veggie House is not among them.

Specialized Sounds

2012-03-23T12:14:46-05:00

Music is a language that crosses all boundaries. No matter where a person is born, or raised he or she will have some involvement with tunes, tones and sound. Adding more instruments to the symphony of life is Peghead Guitars owner Raymond Jowers.

Patriot Paws fund raiser called success

2012-03-10T13:49:09-06:00

“Capp is absolutely amazing to me!” Mike McHale said to a packed house Sunday. “He knows over 250 commands and words. He goes everywhere I go. If I’m in the shower, he is right there. If I am at work, he is there, too. He can open the refrigerator or ice chest and bring me water, a coke, or beer.” Several times in the conversation, Mike repeated,” He’ll bring me beer!”, as he laughed along with a more than cheerful audience.

Square features new kitchen store

2012-03-08T17:47:40-06:00

A new kitchen-themed-shop called Enjoy will be tempting Rockwall residents to think outside of the box but inside the square.

Scented greatness

2012-02-25T13:50:00-06:00

Scent is commonly the forgotten sense. We as a people are always using our eyes, ears, mouth and hands to experience the world. Scent is just a second nature by product of being completely healthy and alive. Despite a typical lack of appreciation for scent Candles by Carol owner Carol Leal has found on a way to profit on pleasant smells.

Kensley Jones celebrates first birthday in hospital

2012-02-23T17:46:57-06:00

Little Kensley Jones’ first birthday on Feb. 15 was marked with a party that featured cake, balloons and gifts.

Hunting for homes

2012-02-17T12:35:52-06:00

The world of habitation is changing. It used to be people moved into an apartment in their 20s and would go out into the world for entertainment. This trend has changed and complexes like The Rockwall Commons are offering residents entertainment with their leases, allowing them to spend less money on a night on the town.

Taking stress levels down on Valentines

2012-02-12T12:32:12-06:00

Every year men and women are forced to come up with new and exciting ways to please their significant others on Valentine’s Day. It is downright stressful. Given that this holiday is supposed to be about loving the one you’re with and not stressing over those irritating questions, where do I get flowers and a gift? Where should we go to dinner? These two questions plague most on this day; so here is some humble information that may help in creating that perfect evening.

Sabrina’s Flower and Gift Shop owner Kay Uhlig said life is very hectic over the next week, but that’s OK because it gives her a chance to do something truly special.