ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 28, 2014) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County has an immediate opening for: Title: Part time Youth Development Specialist Positions available: Recreation and fitness ($8 per hr 20-25 hours a week) Schedule: This position is a year round Monday through Friday with occasional weekend events. School Year Hours are primarily 3pm […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 27, 2014) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller, pictured along with Texas State Registrar Geraldine Harris and Chief Deputy Lea Carlson, was presented the 5 Star Exemplary Award at the Annual Vitals Conference in Austin last month. Out of 254 Texas counties, the Rockwall County Clerk is one of only 14 Clerks that […]
(January 27, 2014) It usually happened every year around the end of January. I had to acknowledge my failure to keep New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done much better since I quit making them. Last year I decided to forgo resolutions after considering my track record: the rabbit-like start; the tortoise-like progression; the road-kill finish. I […]
ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) Are you a renegade? Do you like to stand out from the crowd? Here’s the perfect companion for the unique individual. Ziggy is a one-of-a-kind dog. He’s a happy boy who’s a mix of everything from basset hound and shepherd to rottweiler and everything in between. One look at that smiling face will tell […]
HEATH (January 27, 2014) Heath Salon & Spa will host a Health & Wellness Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th, 201 Hubbard Drive in Heath. Visit the salon and spa to learn how to achieve healthy and shiny hair, glowing and younger-looking skin and pain relief through massage therapy. To share your […]
ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will welcome guest speaker Sharyn Hightower, Wellness & Membership Director at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, at its “Life Beyond Cancer” Survivorship Program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18. The support and networking group will meet at Medical Office Building, 3136 Horizon Road, […]
ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) The Boy Scouts of America are a group of young men, ages 10 to 18, who like to help others and learn the values of life. Scouts do volunteer work for the community, enjoy exciting field trips and experience outdoor adventures. In Boy Scouts there are ranks, similar to the military. […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) The Rockwall Yellowjacket boys and girls swim teams competed in the District 11-5A Swimming and Diving Championships January 25 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center. The Yellowjacket Boys team won the team championship by one point over Tyler Lee (140-139). The Lady Jackets finished second in the team competition, behind Tyler […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) In the mid 1940’s, the fledgling TV industry began broadcasting Gillette’s Cavalcade of Sports, which had originally been a radio program. This was the real beginning of the glory days of sports broadcasting, lasting into the 1960’s. Those of my generation can still hear the “Look Sharp/Be Sharp” theme song in […]