(June 18, 2013) As the saying goes, local songwriter Glenn Boudreau, 63, may not have been born in Texas, but he got here as fast as he could. The Rhode Island native and his wife, Cookie, moved to Royse City about nine years ago, and recently took up residence in Rockwall. “As a young boy, […]
(ROCKWALL-February 28, 2013) Rockwall Police Officer Marty Arrowood was recognized recently by the Texas Municipal Police Association as one of the top 10 officers in the State of Texas with the most Driving While Intoxicated arrests in 2012. Presenting the award to Officer Arrowood is Caleb Williams of the state association. “We congratulate Officer Arrowood […]
ROCKWALL ISD-February 16, 2013) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary presented a Wax Museum of people who have had an influence on Texas. After researching their chosen person, they wrote a report and memorized a speech using the information they had gathered. The students created a poster displaying the important facts on their chosen […]
(DENTON-December 27, 2012) For those wanting a bit of country life without venturing too far from Dallas, Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton now offers bed and breakfast accommodations. The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch welcomes guests Thursdays through Sundays, as well as by special arrangement on other days. Old […]
(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 – When it comes to creating beautiful, healthy smiles, Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics has a history of putting patients on the right track. In fact, for Dr. Bart Miller, serving the Rockwall community is a long-standing family tradition – one that goes beyond restoring smiles, to preserving local history as well. Miles of Smiles Dr. Bart’s […]
(Forney) August 26, 2012 – Respected Texas landscape artist, Carroll Collier, will have a month long September show at the Forney Arts Council Gallery of the Arts / Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion. Collier, a Forney resident, has painted professionally for over 60 years. His reputation for soft tranquil landscapes reflects him serene love of nature and […]
(Rockwall) August 7, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]
Garland Chamber seeks applicants for Class 32 of its Leadership Garland Program (Garland) June 5, 2012 – Develop leadership skills and learn more about the Garland community by participating in Leadership Garland’s 32nd class. In order to be considered a qualified candidate for Leadership Garland Class 32, applicants must fulfill one of the following categories: […]
(Royse City ISD) May 29, 2012 – Royse City’s SuperStar Bulldogs made the Destination Imagination Journey to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee this past week from May 23-26. They joined 1,276 other teams from 45 states, seven Canadian provinces and 13 countries. The Bulldogs were successful in their quest and placed 2nd in the “World” […]
(Rockwall) May 12, 2012 – Under guidance of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Rockwall County has established a Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT). This team brings together the expertise of local law enforcement, legal, child advocacy, and medical personnel to serve Rockwall County by reviewing all deaths of persons in Rockwall County under […]