ROCKWALL (March 24, 2014) Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be inside of a burning building? What it takes to cut a person out of a car? What it is like to rappel from 75’ in the air? What its like to climb the 100’ ladder? What it feels like to wear fire […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2014) In this month’s column, we’ll be talking about Troop 83’s latest adventures. Before we start, I would like to tell you about Troop 83’s spring fundraiser. We are gearing up to sell a variety of spring flowers, fresh from the grower. Half of the money we raise is put into […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Yep, Double. I’ll post 5 ideas this week and in the next “Good News for Business” article, I’ll post the next 6. First a caution. When a very small business is trying to grow (sometimes even a larger one), the temptation is to market in large amounts to mass numbers, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, located at 1200 East Yellowjacket Lane, will present Annie at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29; and a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, March 30. Admission is FREE and childcare is available. For more information, visit fumcrockwall.com. Submitted by Laura […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Opportunity has reached new heights in the thriving community of Rockwall. With 85% of the office/retail space already leased atTrendTower, all eyes seem to be on the nearly completed high rise on The Harbor hillside. The seven story building is anchored by Trend HR, the human resource outsourcing company for […]
ROCKWALL (March 22, 2014) A taste of Thailand is coming to Rockwall. On Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 7pm, First Christian Church will host a dance/drama troupe from Payap University in Chiang Mai,Thailand. The performance is free to the public; however, there will be an opportunity to donate toward the cost of transportation for the […]
Restaurant management team members each earn $50,500 in scholarships, head to nationals in May! Culinary team members cook up excellent finish at state, each take home $23,500 scholarships ROCKWALL, TEXAS (March 15, 2014) Two teams in the Rockwall Culinary Arts program recently competed in the Texas ProStart state finals – an honor achieved by first placing within […]
Rockwall celebrates 160 years ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2014) The City of Rockwall is pleased to welcome Charlie Daniels and his band as the featured attraction at this year’s Founders Day celebration, set for Saturday, May 17. The 2014 event is being moved to Harry Myers Park (945 E. Washington) – site of the 1st […]
Time is fleeting. One minute is here and then it’s gone. Time cannot be captured; it’s like trying to grasp the wind realizing that it just slips through our hands. The clock ticks…and continues to tick, as we speak. Time lost cannot be recuperated; it only becomes memories—good or bad. As a single, empty-nest parent, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary recently hosted its first Science Fair. Participation was optional for all students, but about 60 students participated. Volunteers from the Perot Museum acted as judges for the event. 1st – 3rd place was awarded for each grade level. A champion of combined grade levels was awarded and an overall grand champion […]