The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Waste Management with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 29. Assisting in cutting of the ribbon with City Manger, Lynda Humble are Public Sector Solutions Manager, Steve Kellar on left and Area Vice President, Don Smith right. Waste Management partners with their customers and communities to manage […]
(Rockwall) September 2, 2012 – The Rockwall County Library has an event-filled calendar in September, including: The Incredible Bubble Show Family Night 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 The Incredible Bubble Show is a high energy soap bubble program for kids of all ages. Soap Bubble Artist Linda Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, September 20 at the Waterview Golf Club. The tournament is open to anyone that would like to participate. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. The Shotgun Scramble starts at noon and dinner will be provided by […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – J.W. Williams Middle School celebrated a great first week of school! This is going to be an exciting year with new MacBook Airs & iPads for students and teachers to use and the introduction of BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology – in the classrooms. Students are able to […]
(Wylie) September 1, 2012 – Join Wylie Fire Rescue as they work to support the families of fallen firefighters. Now in its ninth year, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament has grown to include over 35 regional golf tournaments held across the country, including Wylie, on behalf of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. In 2011, tournaments raised […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary cafeteria manager Erin Gooch recently was awarded a $2,000 grant from the non-profit organization “Action for Healthy Kids” to promote breakfast, healthy eating and exercise at Dobbs. The money will be used for PE equipment and Kitchen equipment to ensure every student has the opportunity to eat […]
(Wylie) September 1, 2012 – A baby bobcat was found sitting on the side of a busy road by a couple in Royce City. After keeping it as a pet for about two weeks, the couple decided it was time to re-home him. On August 1, 2012, the couple brought the young bobcat to us. […]
(Rockwall) September 1, 2012 – Rockwall High School seniors and members of the Interact Club recently attended the Rangers baseball game as guests of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotary District 5810 bought more than 1,100 tickets for area youth, with the net proceeds helping to fund Rotary’s International project, “End Polio Now.” Pictured from […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 – Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]
(Rockwall) August 30, 2012 – Mike Atkins began his service as a Sports Program Director at Rockwall in December 1997 and served in this role until January 2003 when he became the Executive Director of the Rockwall County Family YMCA.Mike’s last day with the YMCA will be Friday, August 31. During Mike’s tenure he has […]