(Rockwall ISD) Dorris A. Jones Elementary PE students ended their heart study unit by showcasing jump rope routines and holding a Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event. Students raised $10,528.88 for the American Heart Association. Jones’ Jump Rope Contest winners, shown with Assistant Principal Ruth Johnson and PE teacher Jennifer Holton, are (from left) Manning […]
(Rowlett) Feb. 21, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, along with its member business marketing professionals – Cliff Hand, owner of Marketing Specific; Robert Montgomery, Director of Marketing for Lake Pointe Medical Center; and Eva Hummel, Senior Marketing Consultant for Baylor Medical – presented the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors with a fresh […]
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center is taking appointments for about 15 photographers to participate in a Big Cat Photo Shoot from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 18 at the sanctuary, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie. The cost is $100 per photographer. This event is by appointment only. Email Lynne Travis […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary second graders have created bottle dolls to resemble the famous Americans they have been researching. Pictured with their dolls are (back row, from left) Jayden McDonald and Diego Chavez, and (front) Krista Johnson and Jessica McCoy.
Watching the Academy Awards didn’t faze Leon. He’s not intimidated by those Hollywood hunks. He doesn’t have a big ego, because he doesn’t seem to realize he’s one of the most striking-looking dogs around. As a special feature, he’s extremely intelligent and friendly. He acts like any regular dog. We’re just hoping his superstar good […]
(VIDEO) Voting is underway through Feb. 29 in the GOOD Citizenship Contest, and Walk the Light is the only a Dallas-based nonprofit that is entered in this month’s GOOD Citizenship Challenge. If Walk the Light wins the challenge, they will receive a $500 grant to go toward their indoor/outdoor arts festival scheduled for Saturday, March 24. The […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Elite Print Management, LLC with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 23. Elite Print Management, LLC, located at 208 W. Rusk St., Suite B in Rockwall, specializes in printers, printing Supplies, and print management. Their business is to save you money… every page, every time. Elite Print […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Big Papa’s Burgers Blue Bell & BBQ with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 1. Big Papa’s Burgers Blue Bell & BBQ is a family style restaurant that serves up traditional American fare, barbecue, burgers, hot dogs and Southern cooking. Don’t forget to try their new baked […]
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $21,125,000 bond package and called for a May 12 election for new construction and renovation at both high school campuses. If passed, this proposal will not raise school property taxes. The action came during the regular Board meeting on February 20. “Earlier this school year the […]
Part 6 in a 10-part series on Parents as Leaders One definition of spirit is “a particular mood or emotional state characterized by vigor and animation.” As leaders we need to have enthusiasm for the work we are doing, the people we are working with, and the place where we work and play. As parent […]