ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 28, 2015) Sitting at the kitchen counter next to her mother, 11-year-old Alaina Pucylowski twirled the multicolored ribbons attached to a large plastic jar. The ribbons weren’t just for decoration, however. They represented the cancer awareness ribbons: blue for colon cancer, yellow for sarcoma, pink for breast cancer, and so forth. The […]
Try performing some ‘mathemagic’ ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2015) One of my favorite things to do when working with a child that has reached a point of frustration, fear or boredom with math is to take a break and do a little “Mathemagic.” I will hide the answer to an addition problem on a piece […]
ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Moms Club of Rockwall and Southern Junction will present the 3rd Annual Bunco Fundraiser, “Rolling Dice for Dollars” benefiting the Rainbow Room of Rockwall beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Join in on the fun this year for a night of dice, silent auction, food, and entertainment at […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) We hover over our children as they start school, and we might do it all over again—with more restraint—as they move up to middle and high school. Then again, we get anxious as they go off to college, career or marriage. And just when we begin to relax about their well-being, […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) A friend of mine has experienced God’s very present help in trouble. But after seeing so many signs, she might have a problem getting people to believe her. The past few years have been filled with sorrow for Ann’s family. Her husband faced a business calamity that hung over their […]
Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Hershey is a sweetheart. This little pup is extremely friendly and playful, and he loves everyone he meets. Let him romp around the yard for a little while, then he’ll be ready to come in to snuggle with you during TV time. Hershey is a wonderful puppy that is looking […]
(Jan. 26, 2015) On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of The Society of the War of 1812 and the John Cavet Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 held a Dedication Ceremony at the William Angus Ferris Cemetery for Benjamin Dye, a veteran of the War of 1812. Benjamin Dye, a […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Deborah Sorensen, City Secretary for the City of McLendon Chisholm, recently completed certification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk. Completion of this training requires many months of study and testing. “Debbie worked, on her own time, to complete these courses which is a testament to her commitment to her profession […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) The Rockwall Community Playhouse is offering two spring acting workshops for youth. The first one is designed for children in first through fifth grade, and the second one is geared for children in sixth through eighth grade. First through fifth graders will participate in a presentation of ‘Velveteen Rabbit’, directed by Stacey Kluttz. […]