Rockwall Founders Day Festival musical lineup announced
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Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]
Royse City Yard of the Month recognized
ROYSE CITY, TX (March 8, 2015) The “Yard of the Month” for March is located at 300 Ame Dr. in Royse City, and is owned by Edwardo Morales. The Yard of the month is chosen by the Order of the Eastern Star and is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in Royse City, to recognize […]
City Council, City Charter Election to be held May 9
ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2015) The filing period for those wishing to run for Rockwall City Council on the May 9 ballot ended on Friday, February 27th at 5:00 p.m. Candidates who filed to run for the various positions include the following (in no particular order): Mayor Jim Pruitt Dennis Lewis Place 1 David White Place […]
Rowlett High School teacher named winner of statewide music competition
ROWLETT, TX (March 6, 2015) Rowlett High School Assistant Choir Director Evan Ramos recently won the first-ever Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Composition Contest. He received the title for his original work “O Magnum Mysterium,” a piece written for middle school boys’ choirs. “I was speechless when I found out I won, it is such […]
Seventy Garland ISD seniors commit to play collegiate sports
GARLAND ISD, TX (March 6, 2015) Garland Independent School District honored 70 high school athletes at the district’s annual Signing Day Ceremony Feb. 4 at the Curtis Culwell Center. The seniors have all signed letters of intent to play a variety of sports, from baseball to rugby, at institutions of higher learning in the fall. During the […]
Garland High School grad now hometown firefighter
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Just one year after graduating from Garland High School, Micah Wesberry landed his dream job. The alumnus was recently hired to the City of Garland Fire Department, all thanks to a grant he received his senior year. “Firefighting was something that I wanted to pursue,” he explained. “Having the ability […]
Garland ISD launches STEAM education initiative
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Garland Independent School District is joining hundreds of school districts nationwide by implementing the innovative educational framework known as STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Championed by educators, public officials and researchers across the country, STEAM’s official concept is that science and technology interpreted through engineering […]
Downtown Rockwall shops introduce new twist to ‘Night Owls, Shop Late til 8’
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2015) In the fall of 2013, the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes started a new monthly event to accommodate late night shopping. It is called Night Owls, Shop Late Till 8! It was launched in October of 2013. The event is held monthly on the 2nd Thursday. Customers and regular shoppers of […]
Daylight saving time is good time to check sleep habits
Rockwall physician discusses how new sleep guidelines relate to upcoming time change ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2015) How much is enough when it comes to sleep? It’s a question that may be on the minds of many as we get ready to “spring forward” this Sunday into daylight saving time. The one-hour adjustment is easy […]