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One town: one team
(Wylie) The Roaring Raiders look to continue their dominance on the field when they host the mighty Pirates, as the two teams clash for the towns bragging rights on Friday, Oct.14. The Raiders (2-1) will look to crush the Pirates defensive line with monster running back duo Jabari Anderson and Kevon Mack, who together have […]
Chamber welcomes Dane Pence, New York Life
(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed New York Life Insurance Agent Dane Pence with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 5. New York Life offers a wide range of life insurance products to choose from, including term life insurance, whole life insurance, and universal life insurance. Dane Pence offices at 414 Pebblecreek Drive […]
Outstanding seniors at Wylie East
(Wylie East High School) Seniors Emily Gardner and Mark Pollard have been named Commended Students for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the PSAT. Seniors Alexander Rosales and Justin Waganhauser have been named as Scholar students for the 2011-12 […]
Wylie ISD to honor veterans
The Wylie and Wylie East high school AFJROTC will host their annual Veteran’s Day program from 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Wylie Stadium. All Wylie area veterans are invited. The AFJROTC extendS a special invitation to Wylie ISD employees and their relatives that are veterans. AFJROTC instructor Lt. Col. Wayne Wilbanks, Col. Steve […]
Know the three C’s of motivation
“The manager’s job, then, is not to motivate people to get them to achieve; instead, the manager should provide opportunities for people to achieve so they will become motivated.” – Frederick Herzberg Charlie walked over with the teaching clock. “I’ve learned to tell time. Do any time and I can tell you.” Five-year-old Charlie sat […]
Dallas author celebrates Sarah Bernhardt Centennial
2012 event marked by new book by Pulitzer-nominated author In Sarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings (Foreword by Kevin Brownlow, Academy Award-winning film historian), Pulitzer-nominated author David W. Menefee of Dallas puts the spotlight on world renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt was called the world’s greatest actress. She spoke on one of Edison’s first recordings. […]
Registration underway for cheer, basketball at YMCA
(Rockwall County) Early registration is underway through Monday, Oct. 31 for youth basketball and cheer at the Rockwall County Family YMCA. Those who cheered for the YMCA youth football season are eligible to cheer for basketball for free. Age divisions are as follows: Small Fry Basketball (2-3-4 age group); Youth Basketball (5/6 coed age group); Youth Basketball (7/8 […]
‘Boobies’ bracelets banned
Do you “heart” boobies? Wylie elementary schools certainly do not. The highly popular rubber bracelets that read, “I ‘heart’ boobies,” are banned from Wylie’s elementary schools. The bracelets are sold to create more awareness for breast cancer and the proceeds from the bracelets are donated to Susan G. Coleman to contribute to cancer research. The bracelets […]
Democratic Club to discuss state propositions
(Rowlett) Guests are welcome when the Rowlett Democratic Club meets at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Dos Charros Restaurant, 5203 Rowlett Road, for an analysis and discussion on the 10 state propositions to be voted on Tuesday, Nov. 8. This is an opportunity to find out what the propositions really mean, so voters can make […]