ROCKWALL (November 10, 2013) Unprepared for the interview, I rehearsed my words while driving to the high school. My family’s future rested on this final meeting. No teaching contract, no income, and we’d lose everything. After finally discovering that educating teenagers was my path, there was but one obstacle: to teach, I must coach. It […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by the country’s top accrediting agency for hospitals. The hospital was recognized for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes for surgical care and pneumonia. The rating was based on accountability measure data reported to The […]
November 8, 2013 – #10… You’re still using telegraph lines and morse code to send messages to your customers. #9… You’re pretty sure you’re about to outgrow Microsoft Access 2.0. #8… Filing cabinets and boxes are lining the halls of your office. #7… Mary your assistant says so, and you can’t afford to lose someone […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Quick! What is 2/3 of 240 6/229? This is the type of problem that can cause a student to dread math. Just the thought of the computations involved is enough to frighten even the bravest young mathematician. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers! Ugh! Solving this problem will probably take a little […]
UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]
Atmos Energy Advises: Prepare for Winter DALLAS (October 30, 2013) – With winter on the horizon, Atmos Energy Corporation, one of the nation’s largest natural gas-only utilities, is reminding customers to sign up for service online before the winter rush. “We recently updgraded our online Account Center to help customers establish natural gas service, pay […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. […]
Editor’s Note: For more than 30 years, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall has been helping to shape the lives of many in the local community. With a mission to “put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) A Goliath Catfish has been spotted in Rockwall. Not a mysterious Chernobyl-grown, bottom feeder or a freakishly big Flathead, but the young adult novel penned by Rockwall teacher and coach, Scott Gill. Goliath Catfish is set in 1940’sMemphis and tells the story of Albert McClune, a big kid who longs to restore his […]
(Rockwall) October 24, 2013 – Gene looked like a Halloween costume, and when he stole that jack-o-lantern off some folk’s porch, they just stared; didn’t blink an eye. The gag must’ve seemed like part of his getup, like it made sense for someone so odd to run down the street with a flaming pumpkin. I […]