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) 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 […]
Blue Team wins first place in Robot Performance, advances to Regionals ROCKWALL (January 24, 2014) J. W. Williams Middle School was proud to have entered two Robotics teams in the Area competition held January 18th at the UME Preparatory Academy in Dallas. Congratulations go to both teams for all their hard work and success in […]
A good friend of ours that we attended church with in the late 1970’s told a great story from her childhood. First you must see the docile, calm, family atmosphere picture as she, her siblings and their mom were sitting in the living room watching TV. Now it was the father’s routine upon taking a […]
Reagan Day 2014 Saturday, February 1, 2014 Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront “The Life & Times of Ronald Reagan, An American Hero” TICKETS: Individual Ticket $100.00 USDVIP Room $50.00 USDSilver Sponsor $1,200.00 USDGold Sponsor $1,700.00 USDPlatinum Sponsor $2,700.00 USDDiamond Sponsor $5,200.00 USDPresidential Sponsor $10,000.00 USDPower Point Slide $150.00 USD featuring keynote speaker Gubernatorial Candidate Attorney General Greg […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Ouida Springer Elementary students and faculty recently enjoyed an inspirational visit from Mavs Man and Champ,who presented the entire student body with an engaging program entitled, “Making Better Choices.” The Dallas Mavericks’ mascots discussed how Motivation, Activation, Vision and Solutions (MAVS) could help students become productive thinkers who make great life […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary is preparing for its first Science Fair on February 27th. Last week, Marc Horn from The Perot Museum spoke to nearly 100 students and parents about the upcoming science fair, the scientific method, and science project ideas. Nebbie Williams’ PTA is excited to sponsor this event and hopes […]
ROCKWALL ISD (January 22, 2014) The annual UIL Academic Competition was held January 10th & 11th. J.W. Williams Middle School is proud to claim the titles of 7th Grade Top Team, 8th Grade Top Team, as well as Overall Top Team again this year. This is the 9th year in a row that WMS has […]