(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 […]
(ROCKWALL-February 22, 2013) Have you ever tried to get more than 100 children between elementary and middle school ages to do something together for a common goal? The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County found a way. Director of Program Services, Stephan Larson, challenged Club members to turn in 100% of their report cards […]
(ROCKWALL-February 20, 2013) On Saturday March 30, teens from First Christian Church will be working at the Sonic at 1001 S. Goliad in Rockwall. All their tips will go to pay their way to New Orleans this summer. Twenty-five youth and adults from First Christian Church Rockwall, going on their 12th annual summer mission trip, will […]