TeamConnor awards $50,000 grant for childhood cancer research

September 9, 2012 – TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation has awarded Dr. Ernesto Flores with the University of California San Francisco San Benioff Children’s Hospital $50,000. This grant will continue funding research focused on integrated genetic and biochemical characterization of hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). According to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF […]

Chamber welcomes Ideal Balance, Chiropractic Wellness Center

September 9, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ideal Balance, located at 6800 Heritage Parkway, Suite 200 in Rockwall. Ideal Balance is a Chiropractic Wellness Center that strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction. In practice as well as online, surrounding area residents will […]

Meet Jack, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jack, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

September 9, 2012 – Do you dream of being a star? Experience the next best thing when Jack is in the house. This outgoing dog will make you feel like you’re the most important person on the planet. You’ll be the star of your neighborhood when you walk down the street with this handsome dog at […]

Rowlett Chamber recognizes September Business of the Month

(Rowlett) September 9, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Massage Envy as Business of the Month for September  2012. Ambassador Chair, James Williams presented the award to Owner, Richard Klics.  Also pictured are Clinic Administrator, Morgan Tucker and Owner, April Klics. Criteria for this award includes:  Modeling high ethical standards, […]

BEST donations benefit staff and students

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]

Garland ISD Board approves 2012-13 budget and tax rate

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]

Community-wide Tailgate Party Sept. 28 for Rockwall, Heath game

Community-wide Tailgate Party Sept. 28 for Rockwall, Heath game

September 11, 2012 – Food, fun, games and live entertainment are planned for the Randall Noe I-30 Classic Tailgate Party before the annual football showdown between Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Everyone is welcome to attend the tailgate on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 3:30 to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Vendors will sell […]

RSVP now for Garland Chamber’s Direct Connect Strategic Networking event

(Garland) September 9, 2012 – RSVP by 8 a.m. Monday, September 10 for the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Direct Connect Strategic Networking event coming Thursday, September 22 to the Holiday Inn – Garland North, 5110 N. President George Bush Freeway,  Garland, 75040. Strategic connections are made on a first come, first serve basis… meaning the sooner […]

WAG to host auditions for ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

WAG to host auditions for ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

(Wylie) September 9, 2012 – The classic seasonal children’s television special of A Charlie Brown Christmas will be brought to life on the stage by the Wylie Acting Group for Children (WAG) just in time for the holidays! All school-aged children interested in participating are invited to audition at 9 am Saturday, September 22 at the Best […]

TeamConnor kicks off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

TeamConnor kicks off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 7, 2012 – TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation kicked off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 1 with a prayer vigil and concert at Watters Creek in Allen. The popular country band Rhythm-n-Roses performed a free concert. Shauna George, an 18-year-old cancer survivor who lives in Little Elm, spoke to the crowd about what it […]