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 […]

‘Angel with a Tail’ by Wyndi Warren

The greatest beauty is found in the hearts of those who love, but how do you cope with the losing the one you love? In the memorable Angel With A Tail, Wyndi Warren retraces her wonderful journey with Sabre, an amazing German Shepherd, the dog she dreamed of from childhood. He became her cherished “angel with […]

Hats off to Retired Teachers, who put their hats on

The Rockwall Area Retired Association, RARTA, was treated to a trip back in time through a special presentation by Sheri Fowler entitled “Hats and More” at the October meeting.   Sheri brought an amazing selection of hats from her personal collection and narrated a slideshow of original photos of Rockwall residents. Several members got into the […]

Cowgirl Cuties: Boots with bling and a prayer

Cowgirl Cuties: Boots with bling and a prayer

Want that cowgirl chic look, but the top-of-the line boots you like are a bit out of reach for your pocketbook?  Want boots that get noticed because they are eye-poppingly cool – not because tons of others at the rodeo (or party) are wearing the same boots?  Then you must get to know Heath resident, Lisa […]