Why the Y? (Rockwall) June 27, 2013 – 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 […]
(June 27, 2013) For Sale signs sprout up in front of houses like lilies in early summer. For many, the end of a school year brings a season of transition—a move. Our house is currently cluttered with boxes as a son prepares to move across the country. The packing process gets complicated by souvenirs of […]
June 27, 2013 – Christy busted in my classroom too excited for schoolwork. Paris would be her summer destination. “Paris,Texas?” I asked. “Paris, France, Coach,” she giggled – although to me, Paris, Texas, sounded pretty good. The class erupted in vacation plans: Brittany was visiting her family’s beach house in Galveston while Charlie would deep-sea […]
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(Rockwall) June 26, 2013 – Among the many exciting changes happening at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is the welcoming of a new Sports Director. Bill Cadman has extensive experience with the YMCA and a wealth of knowledge about providing quality sports programs. Bill has been part of the Y family for more than […]
(Rockwall County) June 26, 2013 – Law Enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a “No Refusal Program” during the July 4th holiday week. This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has probable cause to believe that individual has been driving […]
(Rockwall) June 26, 2013 – Residents of Lake Rockwall Estates attended a meeting last night to learn about the dangers of teen drug use. The Rockwall County panelists included District Attorney Kenda Culpepper, Juvenile Services Director Angie Scalf, Director of Juvenile Counseling Services Debbie Lewis, and Rockwall Police Department School Resource Officer M. Hardman. Enid […]
(Rockwall) June 25, 2013 – NEWS SPLASH: The number of Flo-T Duck sightings has increased dramatically since Blue Ribbon News first reported the discovery of curious web-footed tracks around Lake Ray Hubbard. The once-elusive waterfowl has become somewhat of a celebrity, seen mingling with Congressman Ralph Hall and more than 30 honorees during the Older Americans […]
125 families to receive a day at one of the 5 area waterparks, including food & drink June 25, 2013 – Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this summer. Nominate humble heroes who always puts other’s needs before their own. Perhaps someone who has made a […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 25, 2013 – Nicole Johnson, a student in the Rockwall-Heath Chapter of Family, Career & Community Leaders of America, is busy preparing for National FCCLA Competition on July 7-11 in Nashville, Tennessee. The soon-to-be-senior is also spending time this summer working at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. Nicole was one of several […]