Garland Chamber to host speed networking event featuring marketing industry professionals

(GARLAND-March 10, 2013) Join the Garland Chamber of Commerce for its most strategic morning networking event featuring a fast-paced new format. The Chamber’s Direct Connect program has been transformed into a SPEED NETWORKING event – and it will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Hyatt Place Dallas Garland, 5101 […]

Rockwall students place 1st in fashion design, construction at regional competition

Rockwall students place 1st in fashion design, construction at regional competition

Seven students advance to state competition (ROCKWALL ISD-March 10, 2013) Rockwall ISD student Danielle Clark placed first in Fashion Design at the Regional FCCLA Competition. Fellow student,  Nicole Johnson placed first in Fashion Construction.  Along with these two students, five others will advance to the State Competition: Morgan Montgomery – Fashion Design Hannah Barton – Fashion Design Zizi Shalabi – Fashion […]

Texas Health Presbyterian offers summer volunteer opportunities

High school students encouraged to apply  (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer.  The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]

Heath Mayor’s Message: City Update

(HEATH-March 10, 2013) A tremendous amount of work is underway to ensure Heath continues to be a premier community in the DFW Metroplex.  From the City Council members and staff to our volunteers serving on boards or commissions, we are benefiting from the expertise and dedication of many people who care about our hometown. As we […]

Fish fry to benefit One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet

(ROCKWALL-March 10, 2013) A Fish Fry benefiting One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet will be held Thursday, March 21 at the Rockwall UMC Multipurpose Room. There will be two seatings: 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost for adults is $13; children 9 and under are $6. Limited tickets are available. No […]

Local speech coaching business to host Interview Skills Panel

(ROCKWALL-March 10, 2013) Speak Volumes, Inc., a local speech coaching business, is offering an Interview Skills Panel on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Texas Specialty Underwriters Building, 510 Turtle Cove Blvd. in Rockwall. The cost is $40. This event will provide individual sessions with a critical analysis of interviewing skills from an experienced panel of […]

Local students earn DAR Good Citizenship Awards

(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) Several local students were recently honored with Good Citizenship Awards by the Rockwall Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The awards were presented by Margaret Davidson and Linda Smith during an Awards Presentation Tea at the home of Carolyn Duckworth on March 3. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Camp Gladiator

(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Camp Gladiator. Camp Gladiator is the leader in group fitness with award-winning outdoor fitness camps lead by the top and most experienced trainers. These camps are 4 weeks on and 1 week off all year round. There are six […]

Democratic Breakfast Club to meet March 16

(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) The monthly meeting of the  Democratic Breakfast Club will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Community Center at Harry Meyers Park, 815 E. Washington in Rockwall. Join them for a discussion of Texas Democratic Party Rules and Grassroots Handbook and for a Continental Breakfast. Submitted by Judith Matherne. […]

Lake Pointe critical care director is D Mag’s Excellence in Nursing finalist

(ROWLETT-March 8, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett would like to congratulate Trish Batsell, the director of critical care services, on her achievement as a D Magazine 2013 Excellence in Nursing finalist in the intensive care category. The Excellence in Nursing nominees are those who have gone above and beyond in their profession. Batsell has worked with […]