Texas is transitioning from the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) to STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness), and the process is causing everyone a little bit of heartburn. The kids are faced with a new battery of tests that are not only timed, but more challenging due to the increased emphasis […]
(ROWLETT-April 15, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce helped the Wal-Mart store in Rowlett celebrate their Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 12. Cutting the ribbon in the center left to right is Market Manager Mike Hart and Store Manager LaGrante Birth. Walmart is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of […]
(April 15, 2013) The Tri County Choral Society will host its spring concert, “Rockin’ Good Times,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Royse City High School Auditorium. The Tri County Choral Society is a community choir made of up members from Rockwall, Collin and Hunt Counties. Their goal is to help promote the […]
1776 auditions, April 20-21 King & I auditions, June 8-9 (ROCKWALL-April 13, 2103) It’s audition season for Rockwall Summer Musicals. The fast-growing local theater group is looking for a few good men…women and children. Organizers are not only seeking an array of 83 actors and actresses but performers who can sing and dance throughout one […]
(ROWLETT-April 13, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member The Men & Ladies of Honor with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11. Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor is a strategic program to train and mentor youth to realize their full potential. Youth who participate are mentored and trained in principles […]
Celebrate National Library Week April 14-20 (ROWLETT-April 13, 2013) This week, the Rowlett Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of […]
Rowlett Scouts to build wheelchair accessible flowerbeds for Coventry Reserve in Wylie (ROWLETT/WYLIE-April 13, 2013) Members of Girl Scout Troop 334, Service Unit 14, are reaching out to the local community to gain support for their Bronze Award project. The nine troop members are building two wheelchair accessible flower beds for Coventry Reserve in Wylie, a […]
ORDER TICKETS NOW for Dodie’s premier mudbug party Sunday, April 14 at The Harbor, benefiting the Rotary (Lake Ray Hubbard – April 10, 2013) Gather friends and family and enjoy a full day of festivities and all-you-can-eat crawfish Sunday, April 14 at The Harbor, Rockwall’s premier entertainment district on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. A […]
(ROCKWALL-April 10, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 20th Annual Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Rockwall High School. Food, fun, entertainment and local companies will be highlighted during the event, which is designed to be part business–to-business; part business-to-general-public-networking; and part […]
REGISTER TODAY (ROCKWALL-April 7, 2013) Access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® at Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center (Utley Middle School) on May 10, 2013. Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, […]