Applications being accepted for Rowlett Citizens Police Academy

(Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – The Rowlett Police Department is currently taking applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The CPA will start at 7 p.m. Thursday,  September 6, 2012. The class will meet every Thursday evening for 11 weeks. Those interested in learning more about the Rowlett Police Department and the job the officers […]

Preventing wheel theft

A message from Officer Greg Baldwin, Rowlett Police Department (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – Greetings! Wheel thefts have become a real problem in Rowlett and the rest of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We have groups that scout out vehicles for this. The vehicles are usually parked in the driveway behind the residence. The suspects will […]

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Bring your four-legged best friend to the Friends of Rowlett Animals’ Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Wet Zone in Rowlett. The event benefits Rowlett’s homeless pets, and features the Hula Hound Costume Contest, the Distance Dive, Bobbing for Hotdogs, and Funniest Trick contest. The cost is only $5 per […]

‘Empty the Shelter Day’ Aug 11 in Rowlett

‘Empty the Shelter Day’ Aug 11 in Rowlett

Reduced adoption fees, low-cost microchip clinic (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 –  The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals  invite everyone to help make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. In their efforts to reduce the homeless pet population, FRAs will host an “Empty the Shelter” Adoptathon from 10 a.m. […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Energy Attic

August 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 31 for Energy Attic, located at 538 Haggard Street, Suite 410 in Plano. Energy Attic uses a three part Energy Reduction System (the ERS System) to make your home or office as energy efficient as possible, save you money […]

Kids get in free at Hawaiian Falls August 2012

August 2012…Throughout August 2012, get a free kids ticket when you buy an adult ticket Last year August 2012, Kids got in free at any of the five Hawaiian Falls waterparks with the purchase of a $25.99 Big Kahuna ticket and a “Kids Free” coupon, which can be downloaded at hfalls.com. Anyone 18 years of […]

Public hearing on planned road improvements set for Aug 21

(City of Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – A public hearing on the anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of planned improvements to FM 3097 (Horizon Road) from FM 740 to Tubbs Road is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Pullen Elementary School, 6492 FM 3097. The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with […]

Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes Yard of the Month

(Lewisville) Aug 1, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful’s Yard of the Month for July is the beautifully landscaped yard located at 228 Kealy Street. Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the “Yard of the Month.” Signs designating the winners are proudly displayed for all to […]

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen welcomes new executive chef

(Allen) August 1, 2012 – Jesse S. Alvarez has been appointed Executive Chef of the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen. Chef Jesse most recently served as Operations Manager / Executive Chef at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. A multi-year hospitality veteran with extensive experience in banquets, Chef Jesse began his career in Tulsa OK, after studying […]