(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission’s Annual Writing Contest is underway – this year’s theme is “Heroes Around Us”. The contest has several categories for youth and adults, and is open to all Dallas and Rockwall County residents. Entries are judged on originality, content, creativity, relevancy, structure and the intangible: […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission invites young artists, Kindergarten through 12th grade (public, private and home-schooled students), to participate in the 2019 Arts and Humanities Commission Young Artists Exhibit. The Commission’s goal is to recognize talented young local artists and their art teachers. The Young Artists Exhibit gives kids the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The National Weather Service will soon be in town for a free severe weather training session. 2018 brought a variety of severe weather; including hail up to 3 inches in diameter in the spring and summer months and flash flooding in the fall months. The 2019 severe weather season is […]
Pledges to Bring Business Experience, Sound Judgment, and Know-How to Office (FATE, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) John P. Brandt proudly announces his candidacy for Fate City Council Place 6. The election is to take place May 4, 2019. John’s goal is to encourage the promotion of growth while preserving the traditions and values of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2019) The Panther PRIDE Robotics competition team from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School recently competed in the VEX IQ Challenge held in Greenville, Texas emerging victorious. The 6th grade team, comprised of Bronwyn Ferris and Grant Jordan, competed against other middle school teams in grades 6-8. The team won Robot Skills Champion, […]
Klembara’s “My Place” Story Earns Couple Trip to Academy Awards (GARLAND, TX – Feb. 18, 2019) In today’s rough-and-tumble world, it’s refreshing to meet a couple like Teresa and Gary Klembara of Garland. Married for 36 years, the magic between them remains palpable – twinkling eyes, gentle touches and warm banter speak to an enduring love […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 18, 2019) Hi! My name is Grayson! I’m about 14 weeks old and my color and pattern is “Blue Classic Tabby”. I’m slow to warm up to you, but when I do, BAM!!! The purr machine goes into high gear, and I love to be petted and stroked and lay in your […]
(FATE, TX – Feb. 18, 2019) Fate City Mayor Lorne Megyesi has announced his intention to seek re-election. Megyesi currently sits on the Rockwall County Emergency Management Board and Rockwall County Road Consortium representing the City of Fate. These positions assist in road management and planning in Rockwall County. He has also made presentations at Rockwall Chambers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2019) Large hats adorned with floral motifs and antlers, a giant pink flower and even a diorama with Barbies posing in different scenes such as Happy Hour could be seen throughout the large banquet hall at the Hilton in Rockwall on Friday, February 8. The Rockwall Women’s League’s Annual Big Hats […]
(FATE, TX – Feb. 17, 2019) John Hamilton is a Senior Software Engineer and works for a multinational organization. He also is an adjunct instructor teaching technology for LSU. A veteran of the United States military who served nearly eight years in the United States Air Force, two years in the United Kingdom and the remaining […]