TOLL ROAD UPDATE: Information sessions cancelled to update materials

(October 6, 2014) — Texas Turnpike Corporation today cancelled the last in its series of information sessions to update and enhance its maps and other materials that illustrate possible alignments for the proposed Northeast Gateway. “We thank everyone for their participation in the Northeast Gateway environmental study process. Over the last two weeks we have […]

Lone Star CASA Superhero 5k flies in Nov 1

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]

TOLL ROAD UPDATE: NCTCOG delays decision on long-range transportation plan

Changes to Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update will be considered Nov. 13  (October 3, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments plans to delay asking the Regional Transportation Council to consider an amendment to the region’s long-range transportation plan, Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update, until Nov. 13. The RTC had originally been expected to consider […]

State Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message

A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]

Garland ISD students get creative during National Arts in Education Week

GARLAND ISD,TX. (September 29, 2014) Numerous studies have shown that art education provides the critical thinking, communication and creativity skills essential to academic success. To celebrate this vital scholastic field, schools across Garland ISD commemorated National Arts in Education Week with fun, imaginative assignments. Students fashioned mixed-media art pieces, paintings and illustrations. Some even shared […]

Ecolab awards $50,000 in grants to Garland ISD teachers

GARLAND, TX. (September 24, 2014) Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, continued a 27-year partnership with Garland ISD Sept. 4, gifting $50,000 to district teachers in the Harris Hill Administration Building. “A company maintaining a partnership with a school district for nearly 30 years is a rare, but very special, effort,” […]

Blacklands Corridor/NE Gateway tollroad project public meeting tonight

Blacklands Corridor / Northeast Gateway Feasibility Study Public Input Meeting In Rockwall September 22nd at 6:30 PM  Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at The Utley Middle School Campus 1201 T L Townsend Drive, Rockwall, Texas 75087 Doors open to the public at 5:30 PM.  ROCKWALL, TX (September 22, 2014) The public meeting cut short Sept. 4 […]

Current employment opportunities with City of Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (September 17, 2014) The City of Rockwall strives to provide a safe and fair work environment to its employees and seeks to fill open positions with dependable, hard-working, service oriented professionals whose work experience and demeanor reflects the City’s core values – Ethical, Responsible, Customer Focused and Innovative. The City values individuals who […]

Rescheduled Blacklands Corridor Transportation public meeting set for Sept 22

Study concluding, public encouraged to stay involved as recommendations move forward September 10, 2014 – The rescheduled public meeting about transportation in the area between Greenville and Garland will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at The Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at The Utley Middle School Campus. Following the presentations, attendees will […]

USA Water Polo petitions to adopt water polo as official UIL sport

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 9, 2014) The USA Water Polo organization has started a petition that will be delivered to the UIL in Texas. The petition will be delivered to Dr. Dan Troxell, Chair, UIL Legislative Council, Dr. Greg Poole, Chair, UIL Legislative Council Standing Committee on Athletics, and Dr. Mark Henry, Chair, UIL Legislative Council Standing […]

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