Rockwall Chamber welcomes Sumerlin Enterprises

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Sumerlin Enterprises

(ROCKWALL – October 23, 2013) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Terry L. Sumerlin, owner of Sumerlin Enterprises with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Terry is an experienced conference speaker and writer.  He is the author of four books and, for over a decade, has written a leadership column for the San Antonio Business […]

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafe Nov 20 at Culver’s Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 23, 2013) The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafe is an opportunity for people to share stories and socialize with others who are living a similar journey with dementia. The Memory Cafe meets the third Wednesday of every month at Culver’s.  The next meeting is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at […]

12 area school districts to compete in Iron Chef-style challenge

12 area school districts to compete in Iron Chef-style challenge

Coming together to benefit the future culinary workforce Local organizations lend time and money to area’s only high school Iron Chef-style competition (October 23, 2013) Hard work plus determination is the simple recipe for success, but several local organizations are adding a few extra ingredients to help high school culinary students prep for the future. They’re […]

Rockwall ISD is fighting the bully battle

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 23, 2013) October is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month and Rockwall Independent School District is helping students, parents and staff to “fight the bully battle”. Starting last month the district kicked off an ongoing series of monthly parent education programs entitled “Take a Stand”, addressing the issues of bullying, suicide, depression, substance […]

Nebbie student selected to All Region Orchestra

Nebbie student selected to All Region Orchestra

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 22, 2013) This past Saturday, Sydney Heimer from Nebbie Williams Elementary was selected to perform in the 2013-2014 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Junior High/Middle School All Region Orchestra. She auditioned against more than 140 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.  Sydney is the first student to ever be selected from Nebbie […]

Of snakes and pumpkins

Of snakes and pumpkins

(October 22, 2013) Our Texas porches want pumpkins in autumn, despite the warm temperatures. Without much color in the trees, we depend on pumpkins and chrysanthemums to announce the season.  I’ll set my favorite yellow and deep orange mums atop a weathered bench on our front porch, and add a few pumpkins to complement their […]

Newcomers enjoy magic, prepare for sock hop, welcome singing duo

Newcomers enjoy magic, prepare for sock hop, welcome singing duo

(ROCKWALL – October 22, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends were entertained at their Oct. 11th meeting by magician Sam Sawyers with Main Street Magic & Fun Company from McKinney. Sam performed numerous magic acts and illusions with help from some of the Newcomers. Sock Hop Social Oct 25th During the Oct. 11th meeting, members […]