(ROWLETT-February 23, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Standard Pacific Homes Lakehill with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 19. Representing Standard Pacific Homes on the front row pictured left to right are Sales Manager Stacey Windom, Director of Marketing Maggi Jones, Community Sales Manager Nancy Nelson, and cutting the ribbon VP […]
(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Learn more about the services provided by the City of Rockwall Fire Department while increasing your fire and life safety awareness. Sign-up now for the Rockwall Fire Department’s 2013 Citizen Fire Academy held March 28 through May 23. The CFA meets each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a full […]
(ROYSE CITY-February 23, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent addition of Two Friends Beauty Salon to their membership. They are a full service salon with trained professionals ready to assist you. Owner Susana Banda invites you to come in and enjoy the warm atmosphere! You can find them […]
Organization empowers men recently released from prison to re-enter society, workforce (ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Volunteers of One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet, a Rockwall–based charity, were honored January 29 with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration at the home of Nancy Laspe, a four-year volunteer and a native of Louisiana. Nancy thrilled everyone with her décor, delicious king […]
(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) A significant drop in City of Rockwall crime rate statistics puts the number of crimes at its lowest level since 2005, when population figures showed about 10,500 fewer residents. A double digit drop was recorded in each category in the 2012 Rockwall Police Department crime statistic report – with overall crime down […]
Experts share strategies ‘mathletes’ can count on One of the most common questions asked by students is how to study and prepare for math tests. More often than not, these “Mathletes” also suffer from test anxiety, which leads them to believe that no matter how much they study, they won’t perform well on the test. […]
(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) The Rockwall Rotary recently recognized Garrett Mowery from Maurine Cain Middle School as its Student of Honor for the month of February. Mowery was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Assistant Principal Timothy Allen presented Garrett at the Rotary’s weekly lunch time meeting. Photo by Greg Caffarel, Rotary. To share your […]
(RICHARDSON-February 23, 2013) The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson is hosting international speaker Laura Petherbridge, author of “The Smart Stepmom,” 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, February 24. Designed for single parents or anyone dating, engaged, or married to someone with children from a prior relationship, Laura will talk about what she’s learned […]
(February 23, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce gives a big welcome to Glenn Caperton with Servpro of Rockwall! Servpro offers many restoration services including fire and water damage, mold mitigation, move outs, carpet and upholstery, air ducts, and more! Contact them at 214-607-1900 for more information. Submitted by Julia Bryant, Executive Director, Royse […]
(GARLAND ISD-February 22, 2013) A new initiative at Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence is adding more exercise into education, and the results show an increase in student engagement. In spring 2012, the Garland ISD elementary school exchanged students’ chairs for exercise balls. “Students often sit in classrooms for long periods of time without an opportunity […]