Dallas County
Lake Highlands and Lakewood make up the area of Northeast Dallas. Lake Highlands is known for family living with involvement in schools, churches, and community activities. The Lakewood area is noted for its easy access to White Rock Lake with its many recreational opportunities, beautiful trees, historical charm, and eclectic restaurants and shops.
EducationThe Richardson ISD serves the Lake Highlands area. Families are attracted to this area because of the reputation of the Richardson school system as one of the best in the state. The district has been selected as one of "America's 25 Best School Systems." While academic subjects are emphasized, the district's educational philosophy stresses a student-centered approach to learning through the use of widely diversified curriculum.
Area Colleges and UniversitiesDallas Theological Seminar
Eastfield College
Richland College
Southern Methodist University
Useful Links
City of Dallas
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center
Presbyterian Hospital
Media
The Dallas Morning News
Advocate Magazine
White Rocker
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU Electric: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Water
City of Dallas: 214-651-1441
Post Office
Main Place Station
1201 Main St, Fl B1
214-752-5654
World Trade Center Finance Station
2050 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste 1
214-689-0354
Apparel Mart Station
2300 N Stemmons Fwy
214-689-0354
Station C
1100 Commerce St
214-752-5654
Driver's License
City of Dallas Building
1500 Marilla 1B South
214-651-1859
* Call 214-651-1859 for nearest location
Chamber Of Commerce
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Garland sits east of Dallas and West of Rockwall. Located along I-30 with excellent access to Rockwall, Dallas and Mesquite. Garland enjoys easy access to 22,000 acre Lake Ray Hubbard with its many recreational opportunities such as sailing, fishing, skiing, fishing and boating. Residents of this area maintain the conveniences of a metropolitan area with the atmosphere of a small-town community.
Education:Students in Garland and Rowlett attend the Garland Independent School District which provides instructional programs for grades K through 12 as well as adult and vocational education. The Garland Independent School District offer freedom of choice schools.
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Garland
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Garland Community Hospital
Lake Point Medical Center
Media
Dallas Morning News
Garland Daily News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric and Water
City of Garland: 972-205-3200
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Garland Main Office
1000 W. Walnut St.
972-487-1671
North Station in Garland
2346 Belt Line Rd.
972-414-0305
Kingsley Station
3260 Saturn Rd.
972-926-9461
South Station In Garland
501 E. Oats Rd.
972-303-2428
Drivers License
DPS Office in Garland
350 W. Interstate 30
214-861-2125
Chamber of Commerce
Garland Chamber of Commerce
Mesquite offers easy access to 22,000-acre Lake Ray Hubbard and is located west of Garland and 10 miles west of Rockwall. Mesquite is home to the Mesquite Rodeo and offers easy access to I-30 and I- 635. Families are able to find a good selection of homes in all price ranges.
Education
Mesquite Independent School District
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Mesquite
Texas OnlineGuidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Medical Center of Mesquite
Lake Point Medical Center
Media
Dallas Morning News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Water
City of Mesquite: 972-216-6208
Electric
Atmos Energy: 800-242-9113
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Mesquite Main Office
120 E. Grubb Dr.
972-289-3392
Balch Springs Branch
3400 Hickory Tree Rd.
972-286-8526
North Mesquite Finance Station
3501 Gus Thomasson Rd., Ste. 35
972-289-3392
Parkdale Station
7720 Military Pkwy.
214-388-6580
Kleberg Station
15300 Seagoville Rd.
972-286-9541
Drivers License
DPS Office in Garland
350 W. Interstate 30
214-861-2125
Chamber of Commerce
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
Richardson has grown dramatically from a village of 600 in 1930 to a thriving, master-planned community of more than 90,000 today. Because more than half of the residents have moved to Richardson from another part of the country, the city has an air of cosmopolitan sophistication not often found in a community its size. Richardson is has been dubbed as the "Telecom Corridor of the Southwest" and once was recognized as a suburban boomtown of the 1990's by the Wall Street Journal.
Education
Richardson attracts families because of the reputation of its school system being one of the best in the state. The Richardson Independent School District was selected by D magazine as one of the "Top 10 Public High Schools", as J.J. Pearce High took the number 2 spot, and Berkner came in at number 8. An individualized education program is maintained in all grades. The district's educational philosophy stresses a student-centered approach to learning through the use of a widely diversified curriculum.
The Alexander School, Canyon Creek Christian Academy, St. Paul the Apostle School, and Weise Memorial Academy also are located in Richardson.
The University of Texas at Dallas excels in high quality academics such as space sciences, geosciences and biological sciences. The university has extended its strong research program into the arts and humanities, engineering and computer sciences, general studies and much more.
Useful Links
City of Rowlett
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Richardson Regional Medical Center
Media
Dallas Morning News
Richardson News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC:800-464-7928
Water
New Service Information
Water and Sewer Customer Service Office
Admin: 972-744-4120
Info: 972-744-4121
Post Office
Richardson Main Office
433 Belle Grove Drive
972-235-4695
Huffhines Park
1206 Apollo Drive
972-918-0692
Promenade Station
400 N Coit Road, Suite 1975
972-235-4695
Driver's License
DPS Office in Plano
2109 W. Parker Road, #224
972-867-4221
Chamber Of Commerce
Richardson Chamber Of Commerce
Rowlett is one of the fastest growing residential cities in the metro-plex. Located east of Garland and 7 miles west of Rockwall. Rowlett borders the west side of Lake Ray Hubbard with Rockwall on the east. There are many new homes to choose from here. With over 49,000 in population, the growth continues to climb. Rowlett offers easy access to I-30 and HWY 190. Rowlett offers a good selection of homes in all price ranges.
Education
Students in Rowlett attend the Garland Independent School District, which provides instructional programs for grades K through 12 as well as adult and vocational education. The Garland Independent School District offers freedom of choice schools.
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Rowlett
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Garland Community Hospital
Lake Point Medical Center
Mesquite Community Hospital
Media
Dallas Morning News
Lakeshore Times
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Water
City of Rowlett: 972-412-6105
Electric
Atmos Energy: 800-242-9113
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Rowlett Main Office
3416 Enterprise Dr.
972-475-4473
Drivers License
DPS Office in Garland
350 W. Interstate 30
214-861-2125
Chamber of Commerce
Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
Sachse airs a small home town atmosphere. It is located Northeast from Garland on HWY 78 with great access to Hwy 190. Sachse is south of Wylie, home of the unique Opry House on the Main street of town. Sachse is a progressive town that offers plenty of new and pre-owned homes in all price ranges.
Education
Sachse is served by the Garland Independent School District.
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Sachse
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Garland Community Hospital
Lake Point Medical Center
Wylie Family Medical Center
Media
Wylie News
Dallas Morning News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Water
City of Sachse : 972-495-1212
Electric
Atmos Energy: 800-242-9113
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Garland Main Office
1000 W. Walnut St.
972-487-1671
Wylie Main Office
940 W. FM 544
972-442-3012
Drivers License
DPS Office in Garland
350 W. Interstate 30
214-861-2125
Chamber of Commerce
Sachse Chamber of Commerce
The Town of Sunnyvale is located about 15 miles east of downtown Dallas and offers easy access to both Hwy 30 and Hwy 80. This small, upscale community is part of the thriving Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, and offers a personality all it’s own.
Education
Sunnyvale Independent School District
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
More Useful Links
City of Sunnyvale
Texas Online
Guidelive
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Media
Dallas Morning News
Garland Daily News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC:800-464-7928
Water
City of Sunnyvale: 972-226-7177
Post Office
Garland Main Office
1000 W Walnut St
972-487-1671
Driver's License
DPS Office in Garland
350 W. Interstate 30
214-861-2125
Chamber Of Commerce
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
Rockwall County
Rockwall is known as "The New Horizon" to many residents in this rapidly growing community. Rockwall is located 22 miles east of Dallas on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Rockwall has experienced unprecedented growth, more than doubling its population during the last decade. The town enjoys the 111 miles of shoreline and 22,754 acres of Lake Ray Hubbard. The lake offers all water sports, including fishing, water skiing, sailing, power yachting and more. Chandlers Landing Yacht Club and Marina is home to many area boats. Rockwall has a variety of new and pre-owned homes in a variety of price ranges.
Education
Rockwall Independent School District
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Rowlett
Texas Online
Guidelive
Rockwall County Appraisal District
Rockwall County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Garland Community Hospital
Lake Point Medical Center
Mesquite Community Hospital
Media
Dallas Morning News
Lakeshore Times
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Water
City of Rockwall: 972-771-7731
Backland: 972-771-6375
Electric
Atmos Energy: 800-242-9113
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Rockwall Main Office
609 S. Goliad St.
972-722-5150
Drivers License
DPS Office in Rockwall
1111 Ridge Road
972-771-1691
Chamber of Commerce
Rockwall Chamber of Commerce
Heath is a growing community 3 miles to the south of Rockwall. It's known as an elite family area with homes on acreage, waterfront homes and also offers estate-size homes. This is an area of rolling hills, lots of space, and a perfect place to raise a family.
Education
Rockwall Independent School District
Area Colleges and Universities
Amber University
Eastfield College
Richland College
Useful Links
City of Heath
Texas Online
Guidelive
Rockwall County Appraisal District
Rockwall County
Dallas Child
For information on hospitals, day cares and other activities.
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center of Garland
Garland Community Hospital
Lake Point Medical Center
Mesquite Community Hospital
Media
Dallas Morning News
Lakeshore Times
Rockwall Chronicle
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Water
City of Rockwall: 972-771-7731
Backland: 972-771-6375
Electric
Atmos Energy: 800-242-9113
Gas
Atmos Energy: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Post Office
Rockwall Main Office
609 S. Goliad St.
972-722-5150
Drivers License
DPS Office in Rockwall
1111 Ridge Road
972-771-1691
Chamber of Commerce
Rockwall Chamber of Commerce