Garland ISD staff surprised with more than $240,000 in grants, scholarships

Garland ISD staff surprised with more than $240,000 in grants, scholarships

GARLAND ISD, TX (Jan. 24, 2022) The Garland ISD Education Foundation is starting the new year by surprising staff with cash. The Foundation delivered a record $240,000+ in grants and scholarships Jan. 18-21, helping educators make their dreams come true. GEF grant delivery teams surprised teachers, support staff, and administrators with community-funded grants, traditional GEF […]

Walmart announces special cash bonus and early payment of Q1 bonuses totaling nearly $550 million for hourly associates

Walmart announces special cash bonus and early payment of Q1 bonuses totaling nearly $550 million for hourly associates

Company also shares plans to hire more than 150,000 hourly associates in the U.S.   BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2020 – Walmart announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. The bonus is for […]

Just Between Friends event helps families save money

Raising a child does not have to be unaffordable DALLAS,TX. (September 8, 2014) The stats are staggering. The USDA claims it costs a family more than $240,000 to raise a child. But there is help available for families to not only save money – but also make some extra cash. A local mom is helping […]

YMCA Angel Camp receives ‘crawfish cash’

  ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, under the ownership of Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella, recently presented a check for $7,200 to the Angel Camp program at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Dodie’s served up more than 1,800 pounds of mudbugs at its annual Crawfish Fest in April, […]

Rowlett Gold and Silver turns old, unwanted broken jewelry into cash

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Rowlett Gold and Silver Exchange with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 27. Rowlett Gold and Silver Exchange pays the highest cash settlements for gold and silver. They are looking to buy all the gold and silver in Rowlett and the surrounding areas. Ask owners Allen and […]