(ROYSE CITY, TX–December 22, 2017) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to announce Byron Bryant as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Bryant’s career in school finance spans ten years across Rockwall ISD, Red Oak ISD and Allen ISD where he currently serves as Executive Director of Finance. He holds a bachelor’s and […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — December 22, 2017) The winning home 1212 Artesia Lane, located in the Brushy Creek subdivision of McLendon-Chisholm was decorated by owners Gordon H. Varney and Stephanie Sealey. A yard sign listed what channel to turn your radio to and it was a real treat to watch all of the lights dazzle with […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 22, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2017, including BJ White, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Yana McGowan, Administrative Services; Javier Falcon, Public Works; Scott Qualls, Community Development; and Officer Michael Morgan, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—December 21, 2017) On Saturday, December 16 Helping Hands of Rockwall County wrapped up their Christmas gift to the community: the annual toy drive. After distributing “toy tags” for specific age categories throughout local businesses, the Helping Hands team accepted donations from community members through December 12. They then arranged the toys by age […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) A 24-year-old father who attempted to save his 3-year-old son from a burning building, a 76-year-old who removed a man from a burning car, a teacher, an arborist, and two high school students are among the 20 men and women recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for outstanding civilian heroism. Seven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) The ever-charming Historic Downtown Terrell is undergoing the first phase of a branding campaign that will make it a destination for both residents and visitors. New “Shop. Eat. Enjoy. Repeat.” pole banners lining Moore Avenue reflect the variety of retail shops, restaurants, professional and personal services found behind the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist treated the residents of Reese Manor on Lake Meadows Drive in Rockwall to their annual Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 10. After a delicious lunch prepared by the club members, each resident got to sit on Santa’s lap as Santa and Mrs. Claus (Robert and Ada Mooney) […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank everyone who attended its annual La Tee Da event at Hidden Creek on Nov. 30. With a portion of the funds raised, the Chamber and the Professional Women’s Alliance were able to donate $1,000 to a non-profit voted on the night […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2017) Rockwall Dance Academy proudly showcased their talented dancers in the studio’s very first ballet production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 2nd in the Performing Arts Center of North Forney High School. The ballet was under the direction of Emily Hatch. “Since I was a little girl I’ve always loved […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2017) Winter sports season at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA gets underway this week as the Little Ballers and Youth Basketball League begin practice at various Rockwall ISD facilities. In January, these 836 young athletes will be shooting hoops on brand new wood flooring that is currently being installed in the […]