(Rockwall) September 8, 2013 – All of us have one appointment we try to delay as long as possible. But death will one day arrive at our doorstep—or come to us in some less hospitable place. Sujo John had no thoughts of dying as he travelled to work in Manhattan one beautiful morning, though he […]
(Rockwall) September 8, 2013 – The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host an Orientation & Sign-Up Night at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for those interested in being part of the Adventure Guide and Princess program. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their fathers during the […]
(Rockwall) September 5, 2013 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is engaging and empowering patients to take a more active role in their health by prescribing interactive, multi-modal programs created by Emmi Solutions, LLC. The programs use language patients understand to help them make sense of a complex medical condition, walk them through an upcoming procedure […]
(Rockwall) September 5, 2013 – The City Council adopted a budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget and tax rate on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The City of Rockwall did not increase the tax rate this year. This decision follows a slight reduction approved last year. The budget is based on a tax rate of […]
(Rockwall) September 4, 2013 – A Community Picnic kicks-off the fall festivities at First Christian Church Rockwall. Everyone is invited from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 to enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs, and activities for all ages, including a bounce house, bocci ball, volleyball and dominoes. Drop-ins are welcome, but an RSVP is appreciated […]
(Rockwall/Rowlett) September 4, 2013 – The Rockwall Christian Academy Athletics Department Director has issued an invitation to all local home-schoolers who are middle-school age to participate in our Junior High Athletics program. “This gives us a chance to open up our doors to the kids in our own community, and let them come and play […]
Congratulations to Nichols Wealth Management September 1, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the achievements of local businesses and community organizations by featuring one outstanding business or organization each month. The Partner Spotlight of the Month is awarded to companies who have recognized and can demonstrate the added value of being a […]
(Rockwall) September 4, 2013 – On Sunday, September 15, First Christian Church Rockwall will celebrate the 25+1 years of ministry of their Sr. Music Director/Organist, Betty Taylor. During that span of years, Betty has been either organist, pianist, choir director, or hand bell choir director, and at times, all four simultaneously. Rev. Mark Irons says, […]
(Dallas) September 4, 2013 – At the west end of downtown Dallas, Texas, is the Dealey Plaza Historic District, where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Fifty years later, Dealey Plaza looks much as it did in 1963. The street signs, lights and surrounding buildings have mostly been left as they […]
(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Throwaway Ponies, a nonprofit horse rescue organization that provides therapeutic riding and equine assisted therapy, will host a benefit garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. Throwaway Ponies is located at 2368 FM 552 in Rockwall. There will be lots of […]