High school students double as surgeons for a day

(GARLAND ISD-December 27, 2012) Valued at $2 million, the da Vinci surgical robot is a hot commodity among hospitals in North Texas. Baylor Medical Center at Garland proudly acquired one last July, and several North Garland High School students now belong to an elite group of skilled da Vinci operators. During a special presentation Dec. 3, […]

Coyle Middle School students race cars to learn more than speed

(GARLAND ISD-December 27, 2012) What does car racing have to do with education? That’s what students find out in Ronnie Tiemann’s classes at Coyle Middle School. They recently designed and constructed derby cars, operated by either aerodynamics or CO2. Students then competed against one another for the title of school champion. “Last semester was my […]

Single Moms of Irving offers support, friendship,healing

(IRVING-December 28, 2012) Single Moms Care & Support of Irving meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm. Kiddos welcome! Dinner served! They are single moms helping single moms, offering fun, friendship, learning and healing. RSVP to for directions. To learn more, visit the Single Moms of Irving website. RELATED […]

City of Rockwall partners with Duck Regatta in 2013

City of Rockwall partners with Duck Regatta in 2013

Duck fest to return to Harbor bigger, better (ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Mark your calendar for September 20 -21, 2013 when the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta  returns to The Harbor for a fun-filled, community-wide Duck Fest benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The second annual event is slated to […]

Forney Art Council’s January offerings

(FORNEY-December 27, 2012) The Forney Arts Council has several artists in the spotlight during the month January. Mildred and Carroll Collier will display their paintings from Jan 1-31 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, located at 212 S. Bois D’ Arc Street. Forney artist Josh Kelly will be showing at the American […]

Pet an alpaca and enjoy a bit of country life, Irish charm

(DENTON-December 27, 2012) For those wanting a bit of country life without venturing too far from Dallas, Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton now offers bed and breakfast accommodations. The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch welcomes guests Thursdays through Sundays, as well as by special arrangement on other days. Old […]

Police ‘snow fight’ brings in gifts for Helping Hands toy drive

(ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Rockwall Police Sgt. Jeff Welch and Sherry Hamm, Director of Assistance and Referral for Helping Hands, stand beside toys that were collected for  the Annual Helping Hands Toy Drive. The toys were collected during the 1st Annual Santa Snow Fight/COPs for Kids Golf Tournament that benefited the Rockwall County nonprofit crisis agency. The tournament was […]

Rotary Student of Honor recognized at Dobbs Elementary

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD.  To share your good news and events, email .  

Resolve to be healthy this new year

(December 26, 2012) It is widely reported that the No. 1 resolution people make is to lose weight and/or eat healthier.  I’m sure that comes as no surprise because, if you are like me, you have made that same resolution time and again. There are a variety of reasons for the increased weight more of […]

Former Garland ISD Superintendent Culwell honored with Life Achievement Award

(GARLAND ISD-December 26, 2012) Curtis Culwell may no longer be Garland ISD’s superintendent, but his legacy will live on as an advocate for education. GISD’s Council of PTAs recognized Culwell with a National PTA Life Achievement Award at its December meeting. “A PTA Life Achievement Award acknowledges great efforts made to improve the lives of […]