ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) Chiefs and Sheriffs may be in the limelight, on the news and in the papers, but the beat cops – the patrolmen – are the backbone of modern law enforcement, and they are the protector of our cities, counties and schools. Having courage to put on that uniform and climb […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan 19, 2015) Meet Tuco, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week. Tuco is a five month old Deer Chihuahua that weighs in at 8 lbs. Although Tuco may be small, he has a huge heart and a great personality. He is a playful, funny and joyful little guy. He loves playing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) February is the time to start planning a spring garden so that you will be ready to plant your vegetables at the right time. The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present a class that will focus on planning your space and how to prepare your soil and bed. They will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County will host a Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 19, at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Volunteers may assist in replacing benches around the Kid Zone, painting fences, and cleaning up the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Glen Oaks Hospital, a 54-bed private hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, TX. Glen Oaks Hospital’s comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing. Their greatest asset is their staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, […]
ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who attend the Garner Road meetinghouse in Rowlett, are inviting the general public to attend a building open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this free, special event. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrated its one-year anniversary in style on Thursday with a good food and a homage to its first-ever residents. The residents at Rock Ridge also had their paintings put on display from their recent visit to Painting with a Twist. The anniversary marks […]
ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) The City of Rowlett will present “The Unveiling” – Kids Kingdom Playground Design Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Rowlett High School cafeteria. See poster for details. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]