City of Rockwall issues statement regarding tragedy in Dallas

ROCKWALL, TEXAS – July 8, 2016 – It is a sobering day in North Texas. Our thoughts and prayers in the City of Rockwall go out to our neighbors in the City of Dallas, and especially the Dallas Police Department and DART Police Department, today after the tragic events that unfolded in Dallas last night. As […]

Frisco YMCA welcomes summer STEM robotics coding program

(Frisco, TX—July 8, 2016) The Frisco Family YMCA is hosting a STEM Summer Camp for K-6th grades. Kids interested in robotics, coding and game design will be taught the Harvard/MIT Creative Coding Method to: design video games like Pong, PacMan and Shark Attack, code animations and interactive musical stories, and program robots for moves, mazes […]

Fenton Nissan of Rockwall officially opens with grand celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 8, 2016) More than 100 guests, community leaders, Nissan executives and dealership staff gathered for the official grand opening celebration of Fenton Nissan of Rockwall yesterday evening. Located at 1700 East Interstate 30 in Rockwall, the Nissan dealership is one of the largest in the country with more than 157,000 square […]

Much anticipated I-30 Ramp Reversal Project begins in Rockwall

Plan will facilitate easier access and usability of John King Boulevard (ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2016) Construction is underway on a ramp reversal project that will make it easier to enter and exit Interstate 30 between John King Boulevard and State Highway 205 in Rockwall. Specifically, an entrance ramp will switch to an exit […]

American Legion, Boy Scouts place flags for the Fourth

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 continued their tradition of displaying flags in Rockwall to celebrate the 4th of July. This year 75 flags were placed around the historic courthouse and along North Alamo Drive on the Downtown Square; another 22 flags were set up at the entrance […]

Rowlett Pet Spotlights: Charley and Mr. C

(ROWLETT, TX – July 7, 2016) Charley (aka Eddie) is a seven-year-old Chihuahua mix.  He is a beautiful boy!  His coat is black with brown and fawn markings.  Charley is a tiny little guy that was just so scared at the shelter that one of our volunteers has taken him home to foster him. She […]

Cowboy Chicken kicks off Wylie grand opening with weeklong celebration

Eatery hosts July 11 fundraiser to support Rebuild Wylie following hailstorms (WYLIE, TX – July 7, 2016) Dallas-based rotisserie chicken restaurant Cowboy Chicken will celebrate its recent opening at 3360 W. FM 544 #950 in Wylie, Texas, by hosting a five-day grand opening celebration offering daily discounts and promotions (for dine-in only) Monday, July 11, […]

Rowlett Senior Shuttle Service Adds Rowlett Public Library

(ROWLETT, TX – July 6, 2016) The City of Rowlett and STAR Transit announce the Rowlett Public Library has been added as a destination for the Rowlett Senior Shuttle Service, the FREE transportation service for Rowlett Seniors. To qualify for this service, passengers must be 60 years old or older, reside in the Rowlett city […]

Meet Meera, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2016) Here’s Meera! This sweet sweet girl stands up on her back legs a lot and her foster home thinks she looks like a meerkat so they named her Meera. She is 9 lbs of total cuddle bug. She’s spayed, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.  We LOVE her ears!  Her adoption donation is $150. Email […]