(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, 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, 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Hors d’ oeuvres, mocktails, local celebrity entertainers… and BINGO! Residents are invited to Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care (720 E Ralph Hall Pkwy) for Breach Style Bingo Night benefiting the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local celebrities providing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Rockwall residents gotta catch ‘em all, and they aren’t afraid to go outside to do it. Since the July 6 release of the new smartphone game Pokémon GO, approximately 20 million people in the U.S. have downloaded and played. What makes the game so special, aside from 90s nostalgia […]
RETURN TO HOGWARTS (ROCKWALL, TX—August 17, 2016) To celebrate J.K. Rowling’s latest book, Half Price Books in Rockwall hosted a midnight release party with lots of spellbinding activities. Co-written by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is the special edition script released from the new play premiering on […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) “Movies at Pecan Grove Park” will be taking place at Pecan Grove Park on Fridays this September. As part of the Downtown Event Series, Movies at Pecan Grove Park will take place on September 2nd, 9th and 16th behind the Rowlett Community Centre located at 5300 Main Street. Open […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—Aug. 15, 2016) Hot Rocks Bike Ride returned this year for its 30th anniversary with new routes, improved rest stops, and fun for riders of all ages. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, the bike ride entails a wide variety of routes, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels—from beginners or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall welcomed an open dialogue between residents and the county’s first responders during a public meeting held at The Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove and Fire Department Chief Mark Poindexter gave presentations on each of their departments […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Texas developer Kent Donahue showcased the 260-acre Bayside development bringing a crystal lagoon to the former Elgin Robertson Park at Dalrock during the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon last week, hosted by the Rowlett EDC. The lagoon – which will span eight acres of clear crystal blue […]