You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture, or Einstein to figure out that given time, space and a box of markers, children can quickly fill a blank canvas. Kids and crayons just naturally go together. Put a paintbrush in tiny hands, and big things happen. But did you know that actively involving […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 22, 2012 – Jeff Bailey, superintendent of schools for the Rockwall Independent School District, is pleased to announce that Megan Gist has been hired as principal for Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School. Gist is currently serving as an elementary assistant principal in Wylie ISD. Gist holds a bachelor of arts in elementary […]
(Wylie) Join the 2012 Memorial Day celebration, A Salute to Heroes, scheduled for Monday, May 28, in Olde City Park in Wylie. Activities begin with a half staff flag ceremony at 7:45 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by the East Fork Masonic Lodge. A program honoring soldiers and their families will be from 11:30 […]
Wylie is HOPE will sponsor the 2012 Back to School Fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 11 at the First Baptist Church Event Center, 200 N. Ballard Ave. in downtown Wylie. Free backpacks and school supplies will be available for any Wylie ISD students in grades 1-12 who qualify and are pre-registered. The […]
(Wylie) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall Animal Rescue will host an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Camp Diggy Bones, located on Highway 78 in Lavon. They will also be at the at the Wylie PetSmart on Saturday, May 19. Stop by and help save a life by adopting of one of their […]
(Wylie) May 3, 2012 – It’s happened once again. A bobcat that was previously kept as a pet is now calling In-Sync Exotics his forever home. Right now, we’re calling it a “him,” and we’re pretty sure we’re right, but there’s still a small chance it’s a “her.” Last week, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and […]
(Wylie) Sprains, strains, and chest pain. Access to quality medical care for you and your family is now closer to home. Construction is will be starting shortly on a new Emergency Department and Imaging Center located right in the heart of Wylie at Highway 78 and FM 544. The Lake Pointe Emergency Department and Diagnostic […]
GOOD PEOPLE: Tina Klein of Wylie, aka ‘Super Coupon Woman’ (Wylie) April 27, 2012 – Tina Klein, a single mother of three teenage daughters, has found a way to turn coupons into significant savings – not only for her own family, but for struggling families in her community and across the country. When the Wylie waitress is […]
(Sachse) Sachse High School Band will host its annual Thunder Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the high school, 3901 Miles Road in Sachse, 75048. Come out and enjoy great cars, great food and great shopping while supporting the Sachse High School Band. For more information, visit thundercarshow.org. To […]
Auditions for Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Camp Broadway production of Charlotte’s Web, directed by Lloyd Turney, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28 in the theater, located at 609 E. Rusk St. This is a great opportunity for children ages 6-12 living within driving distance to Rockwall. Those wishing to audition should be prepared to sing a […]