AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Roanoke Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/roanoke-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/roanoke-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:31:52 -0600 The City of Roanoke is excited to introduce Ray McDonald, our new Director of Parks and Recreation. Ray will begin his new role with the City of https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-news-introduces-new-parks-and-recreation-director-31527112-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-news-introduces-new-parks-and-recreation-director-31527112-roanoke-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 “I am honored and excited to be selected to serve as the City Manager of the City of Roanoke. I have been uniquely privileged to serve the City https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-introduces-new-city-manager-31525035-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-introduces-new-city-manager-31525035-roanoke-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-bidens-proposal-to-improve-access-to-contraceptive-services-under-the-aca-31534028-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-bidens-proposal-to-improve-access-to-contraceptive-services-under-the-aca-31534028-roanoke-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Clint Eustace Named Roanoke Assistant Police Chief Assistant Chief Eustace is a 26-year police veteran, serving nearly five of those years in Roanoke. https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-news-clint-eustace-named-roanoke-assistant-police-chief-31536761-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-roanoke-news-clint-eustace-named-roanoke-assistant-police-chief-31536761-roanoke-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Roanoke is excited to host the 26th annual Celebrate Roanoke Street festival in Downtown Roanoke. This year, Celebrate Roanoke will https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-roanoke-2023-31614287-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-roanoke-2023-31614287-roanoke-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Your Calendars And Join Us The 27th Annual Celebrate Roanoke Street Festival Presented By Methodist Southlake Medical Center. The Festival Is https://www.americantowns.com/news/27th-annual-celebrate-roanoke-31700641-roanoke-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/27th-annual-celebrate-roanoke-31700641-roanoke-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-lights-shamash-at-menorah-lighting-ceremony-in-austin-31507554-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-lights-shamash-at-menorah-lighting-ceremony-in-austin-31507554-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in Frisco, with https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-new-boingo-wireless-office-future-headquarters-in-frisco-31508032-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-new-boingo-wireless-office-future-headquarters-in-frisco-31508032-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter https://www.americantowns.com/news/rule-review-notification-december-19-2022-31508033-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rule-review-notification-december-19-2022-31508033-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-directs-investigation-into-murders-by-paroled-inmates-wearing-ankle-monitors-31508082-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-directs-investigation-into-murders-by-paroled-inmates-wearing-ankle-monitors-31508082-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Bennett to the 474th Judicial District Court in McLennan County for a term set to expire on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-bennett-to-474th-district-court-31508084-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-bennett-to-474th-district-court-31508084-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-lights-shamash-at-menorah-lighting-ceremony-in-austin-31508098-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-lights-shamash-at-menorah-lighting-ceremony-in-austin-31508098-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-demands-federal-border-action-ahead-of-polar-vortex-31508384-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-demands-federal-border-action-ahead-of-polar-vortex-31508384-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force Issues Second Biennial Report To Legislature Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Sexual https://www.americantowns.com/news/sexual-assault-survivors-task-force-issues-second-biennial-report-to-legislature-31508388-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sexual-assault-survivors-task-force-issues-second-biennial-report-to-legislature-31508388-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appointments-mcfarland-to-state-board-for-educator-certification-31508806-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appointments-mcfarland-to-state-board-for-educator-certification-31508806-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600