Garland ISD sees high-energy 2015-16 welcome

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) High-fives, hugs and smiles were buzzing across Garland ISD as 71 campuses welcomed students to the first day of school Aug. 24. “With innovative teacher trainings, exciting staff development activities and an inspiring Convocation, we were more than ready to greet students and kick off a new year,” […]

Fulton School welcomes students with back-to-school picnic

Fulton School welcomes students with back-to-school picnic

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 26, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath, a college prep school for PK3 through 12th grade, hosted a back-to-school picnic on August 15th for students and their families. The Fulton campus was filled with students, parents, staff, guests and board members out for a great evening. Fulton entertained the crowd with […]

Rockwall family relies on faith, community ~ and unconventional treatment

Rockwall family relies on faith, community ~ and unconventional treatment

God’s the hero of this story (ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) When Rockwall resident Meredith Fox became pregnant with her daughter Pierson nearly five years ago, she was overjoyed with the prospect of being a new mom. She never imagined not being able to read with, play with, or individually care for her little […]

Stephen Ministry: Lay Care-giving to Hurting People

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) “The sun is going to keep coming up.” That’s a healthy perspective shared by Carolyn K. these days. The RockwallCounty resident wasn’t always so sure. She experienced a series of sad events that began around 15 years ago with the death of her mother. On the heels of this first […]

Chance to win $10,000 at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

Hanby Insurance gives back to 13th ‘Unlucky Lucky Duck’ (ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Erin Atkins , owner of Hanby Insurance in Rockwall, strives to continuously develop relationships with her clients and give back to the community that gives to her business. She dedicates her time to leading non-profits, such as Soroptimist and Meals on Wheels […]

Garland ISD offers free and reduced-price meal program

GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2015-16 school year. The district participates in National School Breakfast and Lunch programs, which provide federal funding to cover the cost of discounted meals offered to families unable […]

Students, Noon Exchange Club of Garland partner to donate back-to-school items

GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Two Garland ISD high school drill teams and a local organization recently came together to help students in need. Volunteers from the Sachse High School Swingsters and the South Garland High School Southern Belles helped the Noon Exchange Club of Garland donate hundreds of back-to-school items to three local organizations—the Child […]

GISD Football season tickets to go on sale

GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Are you ready for some action-packed high school football? Students, parents and community members can secure their seats for the 2015-16 varsity football season this month. Ticket sales begin Monday, Aug. 10, for current season ticket holders and Monday, Aug. 17, for the general public. Season ticket packages are $24-36, depending […]

Rockwall’s Paul Foerster to be inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame

(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]