ROCKWALL/HEATH (November 10, 2013) For several months I walked my dog along a farm road across a creek that borders my neighborhood. It felt like we owned the road that should have had trucks and SUV’s whizzing down it. But barricades kept the road closed while construction crews replaced an old bridge with a better […]
ROCKWALL (November 10, 2013) Unprepared for the interview, I rehearsed my words while driving to the high school. My family’s future rested on this final meeting. No teaching contract, no income, and we’d lose everything. After finally discovering that educating teenagers was my path, there was but one obstacle: to teach, I must coach. It […]
November 8, 2013 – #10… You’re still using telegraph lines and morse code to send messages to your customers. #9… You’re pretty sure you’re about to outgrow Microsoft Access 2.0. #8… Filing cabinets and boxes are lining the halls of your office. #7… Mary your assistant says so, and you can’t afford to lose someone […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Council member Jim Pruitt, left, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Scott Milder display the Scenic City Award they accepted on behalf of the city and the council at the Texas Municipal League conference last month in Austin. The city was recognized as a Scenic City at the highest […]
No disruption for holiday shoppers, according to officials ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) The Downtown Rockwall Enhancements project, Phase 1, will start immediately – but city officials say the work, estimated to take two months, will not obstruct holiday traffic or shoppers. The project will include adding parking areas at Rusk and Fannin streets ((18 new […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Quick! What is 2/3 of 240 6/229? This is the type of problem that can cause a student to dread math. Just the thought of the computations involved is enough to frighten even the bravest young mathematician. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers! Ugh! Solving this problem will probably take a little […]
UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]
ROCKWALL (November 6, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Vice-Regent, Fraya Fisk, introduced guest speaker, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Sheriff Eavenson spoke about the importance of “Courage in Times of Crisis” as […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]