Rockwall Democrats to host Breakfast Meeting Aug 17

(Rockwall) July 30, 2013 – There will be a Breakfast Meeting of the Rockwall County Democratic Party at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 17 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall.  Those who want to increase the Democratic presence and voice in Rockwall County are urged to attend. The County Elections office will […]

City of Rowlett’s annual Photography Contest underway

Contest open to everyone in Lake Ray Hubbard area (Rowlett) July 29, 2013 – The City of Rowlett and The Arts and Humanities Commission announce the 2013 Photography Contest, with a theme of “Rowlett the Beautiful.” Categories include: 1.  People – children, students, politicians, citizens, etc. 2.  Places – lake, library, community center, buildings, DART, […]

Special Needs Parenting Series at Rowlett Public Library

(Rowlett) July 29, 2013 – The Rowlett Public Library will host PATH, a Special Needs Parenting Series, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 3. This free workshop hosted by Linda Westrick, Regional Coordinator of Partners Resource Network Inc., includes a Power Point Presentation concerning the activities that take place during the special education process. Ms […]

Heath Town Hall Meeting on Capital Improvement Plan Aug 13

(Heath) July 29, 2013 – Heath citizens are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting to be held in conjunction with the City Council meeting on August 13 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.  The focus of the meeting will be the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, which encompasses street, public utilities, trails and other infrastructure […]

Illegal immigrants convicted, sentenced in Lake Rockwall Estates assault

(Rockwall) July 28, 2013 –  On Wednesday, July 24, 2013, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall residents Francisco Hernandez Godinez, 34, and his brother Salvador Hernandez, 24, of the second degree felony offense of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  Today, the same jury sentenced Godinez to 12 years and Hernandez to five years in […]

Rockwall swimmer wins gold, silver at internat’l meet

July 22, 2013 –Fifteen-year-old Rockwall swimmer Alexander Rodriguez won a gold medal on the 200 meter breaststroke and a silver medal on the 100 meter breaststroke at the XXVIII Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) held in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 30 to July 8th of 2013. Alex represented the Dominican Republic […]

Rowlett Public Library August calendar of events

(Rowlett) July 22, 2013 – The Rowlett Public Library has a lot to offer this summer! Here’s a look at what’s coming up on the August calendar: Tea for Teacher Tuesday, August 13, 2 pm The Rowlett Public Library  invites area teachers to visit and take a tour of the free materials and services available […]

FUMC Rockwall gives back with Community Garden

Church sets goal to donate 4,000 pounds of produce to Helping Hands food pantry (Rockwall) July 18, 2013 – The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall  Community Garden, located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, was started to allow members of the congregation a means to give back to the community and their fellow congregation […]