ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2014) When two different worlds converge, good things usually happen, as with Mike and Linda Jones. Mike is the chef at Need 2 Feed Café, which is located at the Mansions of Rockwall Active Adult Community. Linda, who doesn’t like to cook, describes herself as “a waitress and cornbread cooker,” but […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014) Test anxiety can easily undermine the hard work students have invested throughout the year, lowering their scores on standardized tests and jeopardizing their chances to take advanced classes or enroll in the schools of their choice. Reducing test anxiety can help prevent this. Students can reduce anxiety by reviewing the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 1, 2014) The 2014 JFS Memorial Volleyball Tournament is set to be played on Saturday, May 17, on the sand courts of the Oasis Beach and Tennis Club in Rockwall. This is the 10th annual tournament held in honor of the memory of Jessica Shaw. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. […]
ROCKWALL ISD, TX (May 8, 2014) The Hartman Elementary PTA Arts in Education program was proud to bring author Michael Anthony Steele to present an exciting program to the students. Steele is the author of over 100 books, including titles like Lego city: Build this City and Night at the Museum: Night of the Dragon. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2014) Don’t miss the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament benefiting the Rockwall Summer Musicals. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. There is a $50 buy-in; $20 re-buys until the first break and one-time $20 add-on at the break. There will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) No matter what, it starts with pain (birthing is painful). Then, their first cry fills our heart with joy and we realize the blessing of motherhood. Through the first stages of childhood, mothers (fathers too!) savor every little change, personality and sounds. Soon after these discoveries, we inundate social media […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) Four Rockwall High School students participated in the Four Way Speech competition at the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club April 15. These young people are under the instruction of Nichelle Wallace, Rockwall High School Speech and Debate Coach and Fine Arts Chair. Nichelle is a former Four Way Speech winner and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) Rockwall ISD recently presented 2014 Diversity Leadership Awards to Rosa Lopez and Delia Summy, APOYO Community Group Leaders from Cain Middle School; Cynthia Johnson, English as a Second Language teacher at Cullins Elementary; and Enid Reyes (pictured right), Director of Community Ministries and Minister at LakePointe Church. The award recognizes leaders […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution installed 2014-2016 Regent and Officers, Saturday, May 2, in the home of member, Tommie Caudell of Heath. DAR program director, Fraya Fisk, introduced Texas State First Vice Regent, Judy Ostler, who installed the new chapter Regent and officers. Chapter Officers for […]
Nine-year-old Kayla Scott and her four-year-old brother Daelan held a lemonade and cookie sale in the Woodcreek Community of Fate, to help send an autistic child to Summer Camp. They raised more than $50 toward their goal. This experience taught them both entrepreneurial skills and giving back to their community. You’re never to young to lay the framework to […]