BEST donations benefit staff and students

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]

Garland ISD Board approves 2012-13 budget and tax rate

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]

Rockwall police capture serial home burglary suspects

(Rockwall) September 7, 2012 –  On Thursday, September 6, at approximately 8:45 am, officers with the Rockwall Police Department arrested four people believed to be the suspects in a series of residential burglaries. Over the past two and a half weeks, multiple reports of weekday burglaries were received from residents of Rockwall.  In each of […]

Garland ISD Career, Tech Education director named tops in Texas

(Garland ISD) September 6, 2012 – Home to award-winning academics, fine arts, and athletics, Garland ISD is also home to award-winning administrators. Career and Technical Education Director Phil Gilbreath was recently named the Career and Technical Association of Texas Administrator of the Year. A member of CTAT for 38 years, Gilbreath has long been an advocate […]

Winning big at Raising Cane’s in Rowlett

(Rowlett) September 5, 2012 – Following the July 26th opening of the first Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant in Rowlett, the company ran its “Give Back Giveaway” promotion, in which customers enter to win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with free Cane’s for a year. The winner, Tina Thibodeaux, […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes new member, Waste Management

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Waste Management with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 29. Assisting in cutting of the ribbon with City Manger, Lynda Humble are Public Sector Solutions Manager, Steve Kellar on left and  Area Vice President, Don Smith right. Waste Management partners with their customers and communities to manage […]

Rowlett Chamber to host 22nd Annual Golf classic

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, September 20 at the Waterview Golf Club.  The tournament is open to anyone that would like to participate. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. The Shotgun Scramble starts at noon and dinner will be provided by […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Paychex

(Rowlett) August 28, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony August 9 for Paychex, located at 8605 Freeport Parkway, Suite 100, Irving, 75063. Paychex provides business owners with payroll solutions and enterprise human resource capabilities for businesses of all sizes.  Paychex helps you recruit, administer, manage and retain employees through a […]

Rowlett Chamber names August Business of the Month

(Rowlett) August 28, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Computer Network Services as Business of the Month for August  2012. James Williams, Ambassador Chair, pictured on the right, presented the plaque to Scott Britell, CNS owner, and Trent Holton. Computer Network Services provides full service computer and network repair of […]