Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission presents annual writing contest

(ROWLETT-March 20, 2013) Entries are due Monday, April 29 for the Annual Rowlett Writing Contest presented by the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission. Divisions:      Youth – Grades 1 through 12      Adult 18 – years and older Categories:      Short Works (plays, essays, etc.) – 15-30 minutes in length      Short Story – 1-3 pages […]

Gun Show in Royse City, April 13-14

(ROYSE CITY-March 20, 2013) There will be a Gun Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at Bulldog Powersports, Inc., 924 Industrial Drive in Royse City. Buy/sell/trade – firearms, knives, reloading supplies, ammo and military surplus. Admission is $5 per person; good for […]

Free paper shredding day April 13 at Calloway’s Nursery

(DALLAS-March 20, 2013) SWACHA -The Electronic Payments Resource, will host a free shredding day as part of Pay It Green month to encourage people to safely dispose of paper copies of bills, statements, and other documents, and to instead “Go Green” with online payments and financial services. The shredding event will be 10 a.m. to […]

Rowlett Chamber names its March Business of the Month

(ROCKWALL-March 19, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was honored to recognize Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture as its March 2013 Business of the Month. Ambassador Chair James Williams, presented the award to owners Brenda and Gary LaMonte. HOSTING AN EVENT? Leave the “CAKE”-ing to Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture. What They Do: Anniversaries Birthdays […]

ADOPTED! Lola, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ADOPTED! Lola, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

UPDATE–May 19, 2013-Lola has been adopted, within just one day of being the featured Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week!  Original story: (ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Are you watching American Idol? Sure, the new judges are pretty good, but you’re wasting your time. America’s new idol is right here. Lola is our resident beauty queen and superstar. […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Mighty Clean Windows

(ROWLETT-May 18, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Mighty Clean Windows with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 12.    Mighty Clean Windows has the experience and ability to provide a wide range of services at reasonable rates on window cleaning, power washing, window and mirror services, and solar screens.  For […]

Lone Star CASA to honor volunteers at April 13 banquet

(ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has announced the annual banquet to honor and recognize the CASA volunteers. The banquet will be held on April 13 at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Farms located at 12198 Shadow Ridge Lane in Terrell. A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and features quality items […]

CSCOPE is topic at next Rockwall Republican Women meeting

ROCKWALL ISD board candidates to speak (ROCKWALL-March 18, 2013) On Monday, April 8, 2013, Rockwall County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at Harry Myers Community Center starting at 6:30 pm and a light dinner will be served. The program will be on CSCOPE presented by Jeanine McGregor. RCRW has also invited Rockwall ISD Board […]