(Rockwall High School) Amidst the weather turbulence of yesterday (March 3), the Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Department advanced to area competition with the production of The Elephant Man. Rockwall and Highland Park will compete again along with other schools on Saturday, April 14 at Plano West High School. Individual awards that were presented included […]
A local “specific-purpose” political action committee has surfaced in Heath, Texas in the wake of the city’s first referendum regarding the “legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only.” Heath F-O-R PAC is in favor of this measure which will appear on the May 12, 2012 ballot as a Special Election along with […]
(Frisco) Arts in the Square, the juried Fine Arts festival held March 31 and April 1 in Frisco Square, awarded blue ribbons to 13 outstanding artists across several categories. This year 124 of the best national and regional artists from across the country participated, and artists and visitors were impressed with the very well thought-out festival […]
(Rockwall ISD) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School recently participated in the Sons of The American Revolution poster contest. This year’s topic was the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Sam Wigley won first place for his art work and his poster went on to the state competition. Sam was awarded $100, a certificate, and […]
Candidates to address important election issues at Garland Chamber forum Garland candidates in contested district races have added a stop to their campaign trails at the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 30. The Luncheon, held at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth […]
Join “Living Well with Cancer,” a support program for cancer survivors, their family and friends, from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Lake Pointe Cancer Center, 7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 120 in Rowlett, 75088. Russ Levinton with Humana will be the guest speaker. Come learn about nutrition, exercise, stress management, and symptom management […]
Congratulations to Wylie and Angela Webb at 1221 Whispering Glen for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. […]
The Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is now hiring staff for the summer pool season. Lifeguards and swim instructors start at $8.75/hour. Guest Services positions start at $7.75/hour. Lifeguard classes are offered starting on April 23, May 5 and May 12. Apply online today at garlandhr.com and call 972-205-2750 to register for lifeguard course. To submit […]
Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Rowlett Gold and Silver Exchange with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 27. Rowlett Gold and Silver Exchange pays the highest cash settlements for gold and silver. They are looking to buy all the gold and silver in Rowlett and the surrounding areas. Ask owners Allen and […]