ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (June 25, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our July print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2018) TxDOT recently held an Open House and public hearing for its proposed IH-30 Frontage Roads Improvement Project at Hella Shrine in Rowlett. TxDOT representatives were on hand to answer questions during the Open House as folks viewed the design schematic for the project, followed by a presentation of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) STAR Transit is offering free round-trip rides to local polling places so you can cast your vote. Free round-trip service will be offered Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. These complimentary trips apply to all fixed routes operated by STAR Transit as well as the […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – April 11, 2018) With a mission to provide an exceptional education to all students, Garland ISD recently announced the upcoming transformation of two campuses. Beginning in 2018-19, Handley Elementary School and Lyles Middle School will implement the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) program. Focusing on strategic staffing and student support, the ACE model […]
Tickets selling fast at DodiesCrawfishFest.com (ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2018) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, […]
(GARLAND, TX — February 6, 2018) The Garland Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 200 of its members to celebrate a year of success at the organization’s 86th Annual Banquet. Themed, “An evening of illusion, inspiration and awards,” the event featured magician and keynote speaker David Hira who brought a message of servant leadership and […]
(GARLAND, TX — January 23, 2018) Join Garland ISD in welcoming its 10th and first Hispanic superintendent in the district’s more than 100-year history, Dr. Ricardo López, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Curtis Culwell Center. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Dr. López, make comments on video, snap selfies with fun […]
(ROCKWALL, TX–December 22, 2017) STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays. STAR Transit’s offices will be closed Friday, 12/22 (In observance of Christmas Eve), Monday, 12/25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, 1/1 (New Year’s Day). This includes On Demand Service, the Kaufman Trolley, The Link and Terrell Fixed Routes 803 and 804. STAR […]
(GARLAND, TX — November 6, 2017) Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s Board of Trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of schools Nov. 4. López becomes just the 10th superintendent […]
A 30-Year Tradition of Unity Continues (GARLAND, TX – Oct. 31, 2017) Garland native Clint Bruce, former Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of Carry the Load, will take center stage at the Garland Chamber’s 30th Annual Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast on Nov. 30, 2017. In the event’s milestone 30th year, the Chamber’s Prayer Breakfast committee saw […]