Rowlett Chamber holds ribbon cutting for First Choice Emergency Room

Rowlett Chamber holds ribbon cutting for First Choice Emergency Room

(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 24, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member First Choice Emergency Room with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 19. First Choice Emergency Room, located at 3301 Lakeview Pkwy, is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice […]

Congressman Ratcliffe welcomes residents at Open House event

Congressman Ratcliffe welcomes residents at Open House event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 23, 2016) A sizeable crowd of residents packed the Rockwall District Office of John Ratcliffe during an Open House event hosted by the Congressman on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Residents were invited to come shake hands and hold one-on-one candid discussions with Rep. Ratcliffe concerning issues facing our country and its government. […]

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Local board-certified music therapist Jenny Attardi knows the valuable impact music can have on the lives of special needs youth. However, she’s also aware that opportunities for those with special needs to play and learn the music they love within a social environment come few and far between. This […]

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently received sponsorships from American National Bank for their Ambassadors Golf Tournament and Festival of Trees fundraising events. There is a strong partnership between American National Bank and this community and they have continually supported Helping Hands through events and other programs over the years. […]

Garland ISD Board approves salary increase for full-time district staff

Garland ISD Board approves salary increase for full-time district staff

(GARLAND, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) When Garland ISD’s new fiscal year starts Sept. 1, district employees will see an increase on their paychecks. The GISD Board of Trustees approved a 2.25-percent raise for all full-time staff Tuesday evening. This decision marks the eighth salary increase for employees since 2008 and allows the district to […]

Rockwall Newcomers Club installs new officers

Rockwall Newcomers Club installs new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2016-2017.  Officers, pictured above, include Deanna Allison, President; Lisa Paul, First Vice President/Programs; Barbara Bowman, Second Vice President/Membership; Karen Nelson, Secretary; and Audrey Baxley, Treasurer.  The group is an organization that provides a social outlet for women who […]

Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders earn All-American honors at NCA Speed Camp

Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders earn All-American honors at NCA Speed Camp

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleaders Association Speed Camp at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine in July.  This is an intense three-day camp focused on stunts, tumbling, baskets, and jumps. Many squad members earned All-American honors based during the tryout process.  In addition to All-American, Madeline Clark earned Top Gun […]