(December 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Texas Media Pros (formerly Business Directories of Texas) as Business of the Month for December 2012. Paul and Gina Gray launched Business Directories of Texas in August 2006. The first directory was distributed in April 2007 in Rockwall and Heath. Due to the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) Congratulations to the Cain Middle School Robotics teams that competed in the 2012 FiRST LEGO League Qualifiers held on December 1 and 8. All the teams had a great time and three of the four Cain team teams qualified for the Dallas regionals! The regionals will take place Saturday, January 12, […]
(ROCKWALL-December 12, 2012) During its first monthly Community Connections Coffee on December 11, Student Council officers at Rockwall Christian Academy welcomed leadership from the City of Rowlett. “We wanted to reach out to local leadership and really connect with our community in a more personal way,” said Secondary Principal Tony Rorie. Mayor Todd Gottel, City […]
(December 12, 2012) Med-Tech Construction CEO Brian Berry and Operations Manager Dustin Raley helped a team of volunteers and pilots from Lakepointe Church in Rockwall load nearly 3,000 gift boxes onto 10 planes that flew the boxes to needy children in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico. This amazing mission has been taking place for years and is […]
(ROWLETT-December 12, 2012) Christmas time and winter holidays are the time of year for celebration, holiday parties and special time with our families. Sadly, for many pets, this is also the time of year that many owners surrender their pets at the local animal shelters. The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals […]
(GARLAND ISD – December 10, 2012) Garland ISD’s robotics program is going global, with representation at the 2013 VEX Robotics World Championships. More than 600 of the best middle and high school teams from 15 countries will face off next April in California, including two from GISD—both products of Austin Academy for Excellence. Qualifying to […]
(December 10, 2012) Every January folks around the world sit down with pen and paper to compose their list of New Year’s resolutions. Most lists include things like eating less junk food and exercising more. That’s why gym memberships skyrocket at the first of the year, but by February the facilities are deserted. Why not […]
(December 10, 2012) Breaking news: The investigative staff here at Blue Ribbon News has intercepted a top secret dispatch from the North Pole. “Dear Santa, since I’ve been extra good this year, I’d like a puppy for Christmas. Can you bring one that’s not too small? I’d really like one that everyone in my family […]
Drop donations through Dec 1o at local businesses with collection bins (ROCKWALL – December 9, 2012) Santa’s helpers are at work on the annual Helping Hands Toy Drive, and your help is needed! Collection of unwrapped new toys started Dec. 1 for distribution on Saturday, Dec. 15, to less fortunate families in Rockwall County. Businesses […]
(December 9, 2012) It was a magical, fun night at the 2012 Helping Hands Festival of Trees as more than 360 people came together in the spirit of this wonderful holiday season for a common cause – the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate of our community. The November […]