(GARLAND, TX – Sept. 17, 2016) With more than 8,600 schools throughout Texas, seven from Garland ISD rate among the top six percent. On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency released distinction designations earned by campuses statewide. These are part of the 2016 accountability ratings. Approximately 400 schools in Texas achieved a Met Standard rating and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) To honor first responders everywhere, Rockwall ISD, along with Rest Haven Funeral Home, recognized first responders at a pre-game ceremony prior to the Rockwall High School versus Carroll High School football game on September 9. “Through this remembrance ceremony, we will send a message to the world,” said Dr. […]
(DALLAS – September 7, 2016) A Dallas County district judge has issued a summary judgment in favor of Bayside Land Partners, LLC, disposing of all of the claims brought by an operator of a marina at Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett, Texas. The ruling will pave the way for the company to continue construction on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept.3, 2016) The Rockwall Yellowjackets almost mounted a comeback in the final game of the Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase on Saturday, but fell just short 34-32 against the Rowlett Eagles. The Jackets trailed going into halftime 24-12 and things got worse to start the second half when Rowlett took the ensuing kickoff 90 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Baker’s Ribs (3318 Lakeview Pkwy) last week with a ribbon cutting. Baker’s Ribs is a family-owned and operated business, celebrating 25 years of service. Founded in 1988, the restaurant has grown into 6 locations in Dallas and surrounding areas with an additional […]
(ROCKWALL, TX —Aug. 31, 2016) The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national nonprofit committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use, announced last week that Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas, an initiative of Drug Prevention Resources, will become their newest Alliance Partner. Based in Dallas, Drug Prevention Resources is the oldest […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 26, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome its newest member, Innovate Fast, a digital marketing company that focuses on using Facebook and Instagram to generate more customers and leads for business. The general thought for a local business is to have a huge social media […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Preparing to roll out nearly 18,000 iPads to high schoolers in September and October, Garland ISD is enlisting community help to ensure the success of its new Ready 1:1 initiative. The Board of Trustees heard details about a GISD Ready Wi-Fi Partners program during its Aug. 23 meeting. More […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 24, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member First Choice Emergency Room with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 19. First Choice Emergency Room, located at 3301 Lakeview Pkwy, is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice […]