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 […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held its Annual Awards Presentation Tea Sunday, March 1, in the home of member Carolyn Duckworth of Heath. Regent Mindy Lovell welcomed guests and recipients to the annual tea. Corresponding Secretary Julia McCormack introduced the recipients and their guests. Chaplain […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 1, 2015) A FREE Girls Lacrosse Clinic, open to girls of all ages, is being offered at Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 549, through the end of April. Those interested in learning the skills, drills and rules of Girls Lacrosse are encouraged to attend from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Known as the […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 1, 2015) The Rockwall’s Got Talent competition, a community-wide talent contest presented by Rockwall Community Playhouse, will take place at 7 p.m. this Friday, March 6 at the Rockwall High School Theater, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. The Semi-Final Round, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27, was canceled due to inclement weather, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]