Garland ISD Career, Tech Education director named tops in Texas

(Garland ISD) September 6, 2012 – Home to award-winning academics, fine arts, and athletics, Garland ISD is also home to award-winning administrators. Career and Technical Education Director Phil Gilbreath was recently named the Career and Technical Association of Texas Administrator of the Year. A member of CTAT for 38 years, Gilbreath has long been an advocate […]

Eagle Scout project blooms, community partnerships grow at Rockwall YMCA

Eagle Scout project blooms, community partnerships grow at Rockwall YMCA

(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – The YMCA, as many people know, promotes Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. One way that we work toward these goals is by creating partnerships in the community that focus on our common purpose.  Recently we had a young man, Andrew Kirfman, who is working to earn his Eagle […]

Chamber welcomes Fish Camp of Royse City

September 5, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony August 30 for Fish Camp, located at 7508 CR2584 in Royse City. Fish Camp’s family-friendly atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. While the kids fish off the deck, you can sit out on the patio and enjoy a nice Texas evening in the […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) September 12, 2012 – Congratulations to Ricky and Annette Bell at 1809 Fairway on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]

Winning big at Raising Cane’s in Rowlett

(Rowlett) September 5, 2012 – Following the July 26th opening of the first Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant in Rowlett, the company ran its “Give Back Giveaway” promotion, in which customers enter to win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with free Cane’s for a year. The winner, Tina Thibodeaux, […]

City teams with DAR for Constitution Week

(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – Council proclaims Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 as Constitution Week Rockwall Mayor David Sweet joined with the Rock Wall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate Constitution Week in September. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started 57 years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. […]

Getting ready for a special occasion

September 5, 2012 – No, no, no… I have no current plans for a wedding.  In fact, I’m pretty darn single at the moment. When I put this picture on my Facebook page without any comment about why I was wearing it, I got slammed with Facebook comments, texts and e-mails from many of my friends […]

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

(Heath) September 4, 2012 – Rockwall ISD has a new football fan, and she’s showing her support by giving away goodies to winners of the Scoreboard Dot Race, sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor.  Meet Dodie the Crawfish at upcoming home games for both the Heath Hawks and the Rockwall Yellowjackets. The friendly […]