City of Rockwall news briefs

City remains in Stage2 water restrictions Twice-a-week watering restrictions will remain in effect for the City ofRockwalluntil further notice to achieve the goal of reducing water usage by 10 percent and help meet long-term water needs in this area. The Board of Directors of the city’s water supplier – the North Texas Municipal Water District […]

Volunteer tutors needed

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 – Volunteers interested in helping adults obtain their GED certificates are needed to help in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies or Science classes 1-2 nights per week.  Classes are held at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane: Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tutors choose […]

Heart of Heath 5k run/walk supports Heath parks and trails

(Heath) August 26, 2012 – The City of Heath Special Events Board presented $6,634 raised from the Annual Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on April 4 during the City of Heath Council meeting held August 21. The proceeds of this community event benefit Heath’s parks and trails. Participating in the presentation (from left) were board […]

Gallery of Arts exhibit features Forney landscape artist

(Forney) August 26, 2012 – Respected Texas landscape artist, Carroll Collier, will have a month long September show at the Forney Arts Council Gallery of the Arts / Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion. Collier, a Forney resident, has painted professionally for over 60 years. His reputation for soft tranquil landscapes reflects him serene love of nature and […]

Legends name Eduardo Najera first Mexican-born head coach under NBA umbrella

Najera to become minority owner of team August 26, 2012 – The Texas Legends have named Eduardo Najera the first Mexican-born head coach under the NBA umbrella, pending NBA approval.  Najera becomes the third head coach in Legends history, following former NBA Coach of the Year Del Harris, and basketball Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman. Subject to […]

Major League soccer team FC Dallas to host public practice, sign autographs

(Lewisville) August 26, 2012 – Major League Soccer team FC Dallas will hold a special public practice Wednesday, September 5 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park, arranged in cooperation with Greater Lewisville Area Soccer Association. Team members will conduct drills and scrimmages, then stay after to meet fans and sign autographs. The practice will be […]

Leadership Frisco announces Class XVI 2012-13

Participants journey into volunteerism (Frisco) August 24, 2012 – The Leadership Frisco Advisory Council is proud to announce the participants for the 2012-13 year, the 16th class for the program. Leadership Frisco, a nine-month community leadership program sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, develops a pool of qualified, well-informed individuals set to assume leadership […]

Rockwall City Council to fill vacant seat

(Rockwall) August 22, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the council in Place 2, which is currently held by Mark Russo.  Recently elected as the Republican nominee for Rockwall County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3, Russo has submitted his resignation from the council effective September […]

DWI No Refusal Program in force over Labor Day weekend

(Rockwall County) August 22, 2012 – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI No Refusal Program during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.  This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or […]

Lewisville to distribute free mosquito larvicide tablets to residents

(Lewisville) August 20, 2012 – City officials will distribute free larvicide “dunk” tablets to residents on a limited basis on Aug. 23-24. Residents can visit Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway, between 5 and 9 p.m. either day to receive two free tablets per household. This will be a drive-through service operated by volunteers […]