Plan and prepare, but be flexible ROCKWALL,TX. (August 25, 2014) Recently I came across a six page “birthing plan” and wondered, ‘How did I ever deliver my three babies without one?’ I understand that times change and I certainly noticed changes in the nine years separating my first and third children, but I was amazed […]
ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 25, 2014) Cheerleaders and Mascots from Rockwall Heath High School and Rockwall High School welcomed back the RISD staff on Monday, August 18th at Lake Pointe Church as the RISD district teachers kicked off the school year 2014-2015. Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email . […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Pop Back to School Event last Friday. At 4 p.m., the gate opened and students were invited to find out who their 2014-15 teacher would be. The PTA provided refreshments, signed up volunteers, and sold spirit wear, memberships and yearbooks. Representatives were on hand […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (August 25, 2014) Susan Miley went back to school in dramatic fashion. Unhappy with her job, she submitted her resignation and was on her way to meet her new teacher one day later. Susan had purchased two sets of her instructor’s books and was eager to learn more. “I’ve always adored Cesar,” […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 25, 2014) Plastic folders, crayons and those timeless tools of learning, pencils and paper, currently fill store shelves to capacity. The sight makes me sentimental for yesteryear, when I had school-age children. Not that I’d like to repeat those years. But the opportunity to influence fresh hearts and minds is as precious […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 17, 2014) This fall, Discovery School at First Baptist Church in Heath will once again open its doors for 3-6-year-olds interested in receiving a Montessori education. Discovery School Directress Norma Morris has 35 years of experience with the Montessori learning style, and said Discovery School is the only Christian Montessori program in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) Lakeside AMBUCS will host its first annual golf tournament Friday, October 24 at Waterview Golf Club, 9509 Waterview Parkway in Rowlett, 75089. Lakeside AMBUCS is a nonprofit service organization comprised of a diverse group of business men and women from Rockwall and surrounding areas who are dedicated to creating mobility and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) The Marigold Learning Academy of Rockwall will open its doors in a new location Monday. Known as the premier school for children from 2 1/2 to 8 years of age with diagnoses of Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (POD) or related Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marigold Learning Academy has moved to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a public meeting for residents to learn about the Blacklands Corridor Feasibility Study. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Lavon at Nesmith Elementary School, 801 Presidents Blvd, Lavon, TX 75166. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The […]
Open House Aug 28 to honor the agency’s Executive Director ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 17, 2014) After 25 years of serving as the executive director of Helping Hands of Rockwall County, the feelings that Margo Nielsen has about her impending retirement revolve around one simple word: bittersweet. “As you get older, and start to leave […]