Rockwall’s ‘Soda-Pop McBob’ crowned Best in Clown

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2017) Matthew Spraggins of Rockwall, aka Soda-Pop McBop, earned ‘Best In Clown’ at the recent Clowns of America International Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. He won first place in parade competition and People’s Choice for parade competition, too, performing as a blind referee calling penalties. He received third place in […]

Community speeds for scholarships

Community speeds for scholarships

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 17, 2017)  It was a hot day, but racers looked extra cool as they tore their way around the track during the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Speeding 4 Scholarships Go Karting Tournament July 16th at Dallas Karting Complex. Many came out to support the fundraiser for the two $1,000-college […]

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

(ROWLETT, TX — July 19, 2017) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at West Institute […]

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 19, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2017. This month’s guest speaker is Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal, Superintendent of the Rockwall Independent School District. Dr. Villarreal became Rockwall ISD Superintendent in May 2016. The meeting will be […]

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

(FRISCO, TX — July 18, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures and secondary prevention guidelines outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation guidelines for patients with heart failure. Get With […]

City of Heath Independence Day Parade Award WINNERS

City of Heath Independence Day Parade Award WINNERS

(HEATH, TX — July 18, 2017) It was pure red, white and blue hometown Americana in the City of Heath as the community celebrated July 4 with the Annual Independence Day Parade and Patriotic Program in the park afterwards. During the program, Mayor Brian Berry presented the parade awards and honored attending veterans. Pastor Phil […]

Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 18, 2017) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs of Rockwall has received a $60,000 grant investment from the Petco Foundation.  The grant was awarded to Patriot PAWS to support its mission to train service dogs for disabled veterans. Patriot PAWS is a nonprofit organization serving disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities […]

Royse City Middle School welcomes new assistant principal

Royse City Middle School welcomes new assistant principal

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 18, 2017) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to announce Cathleen Petroff as new assistant principal for Royse City Middle School. Mrs. Petroff’s educational experience includes technology applications, instructional technologist, testing & intervention coordinator and most recently as a middle school assistant principal in neighboring Rockwall ISD. She […]

Google names Royse City ISD an official Education Reference District

Google names Royse City ISD an official Education Reference District

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 18. 2017) Google has named Royse City ISD as an official Google for Education Reference District. According to Google, “Google for Education Reference Districts are districts that demonstrate excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology, including G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) […]