Leadership Rockwall 2014 now accepting applications

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – Leadership Rockwall, presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, is a program designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership by introducing them to the realities, opportunities and challenges of our civic and business communities. The class starts with a weekend teambuilding […]

Garland ISD security a 24/7 job

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – While Garland ISD students and staff enjoy their break, one group of district employees is working hard to ensure that schools and offices stay in the same condition they left them. GISD Security works 24 hours a day, seven days a week—including weekends and holidays—to protect the district’s assets. […]

Garland ISD teacher named presidential award finalist

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – Last week, Coyle Middle School’s Jim Manley was named one of eight finalists for the 2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced the honorees, who were selected for innovative teaching methods that bring learning to life in the classroom. […]

Hanna’s Reef plays next Concert by the Lake

(Rockwall) July 16, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]

Award winning companies choose Rockwall County for business

GMR Wins National Honor from Jones Lang LaSalle (Rockwall) July 12, 2013 – There’s a good reason that Rockwall was voted #1 in Job Creation by CNN Money magazine…the Rockwall-Heath area is home to award winning employers. One such company, GMR located in Heath, was recently recognized for their excellence in quality, service and value. […]

Veterans Tribute Gala at Plaza Theatre Garland

(Garland) July 16, 2013 – The Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland will present the Veterans Tribute Gala 2013 at 7 p.m. Friday, August 9. Talented performers will honor military heroes both past and present; and will celebrate their patriotism through song, dance and music. As part of the evenings program, thirteen glamorous senior women of […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Zombie Prom

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Zombie Prom

(Rockwall) July 20, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Zombie Prom, A Teen Musical, on July 26, 27, 28 and August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2013. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Order tickets online at www.rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org or by calling (972) 722-3399. Rockwall Community Playhouse […]

Family Night at Country Life Montessori July 26

Prospective pre-school, kindergarten families invited (Rockwall) July 15, 2013 – Country Life Montessori School, a private preschool and kindergarten located in Union Valley (just minutes from Rockwall and Royse City), will host Family Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26. Prospective families are encouraged to attend to learn more about the school, tour […]

Meet Merry, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) July 15, 2013 – Let the festivities begin! There’s absolutely no doubt that you’ll be merry the instant you meet this gorgeous kitten. Merry more than lives up to her name, because she’ll put a smile on your face. From laughing at her adorable antics to admiring her stunning face, you’ll always be in a good […]