Columnist Steve Blow to speak at Friends of Library luncheon

Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow will entertain and enlighten the attendees at the next Friends of the Library Lunch Basket, scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10 in the community room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Lunch will be catered by Zach. The cost is $15, payable at the […]

Irving police banquet benefits Family Advocacy Center

(Irving) The Irving Police Department, in partnership with the Family Advocacy Center, will host its 16th annual Police Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 31 at the Marriott-Las Colinas Hotel, 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd. A silent auction will kick off the evening at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The public is invited […]

Plano City Council to host District 1 Neighborhood Roundtable

(Plano) Residents are invited to the District 1 Plano City Council Neighborhood Roundtable from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at Plano Centre, Northbrook Room, 2000 E. Springcreek Parkway. View the agenda at www.plano.gov under “City Hall.” The Plano City Council wants to hear ideas and concerns about the community and answer any questions […]

Housing fair for Irving residents March 24

(Irving) Irving residents interested in renovating or purchasing a home are invited to attend a housing fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Senter Park, 901 S. Senter Road. Visit with lending institutions, insurance agents and title companies. This year’s housing fair is being held in conjunction with Community Fest, which […]

Free rabies vaccinations offered for dogs, cats of Irving residents

(Irving) Irving Animal Services is sponsoring free rabies vaccination clinics in partnership with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. They will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane, on March 23, June 22 and Oct. 26. The free rabies vaccinations are available to dogs and […]

Plan ahead for April’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

(Heath) Plan ahead to safely dispose of hazardous waste on April 21, when the City of Heath joins the City of Rockwall to host the 12th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection/Environmental Action Day. Drop off items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Rockwall’s Service Center at1600 Airport Road in Rockwall. The event is open […]

Survivor breakfast at Applebee’s March 10

All cancer survivors are invited to Applebee’s, located at 687 Interstate 30 in Rockwall, from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Tickets are only $3 each and include a chance to win terrific door prizes and an opportunity to meet other cancer survivors. Read about the Rockwall Relay for Life […]

Rowlett joins Great Texas Warrant Roundup

Rowlett Police Department has joined 160 law enforcement agencies throughout North Texas in an effort to clear open warrants. Beginning this Saturday, Feb. 25 and running through Sunday, March 4, more than 160 law enforcement jurisdictions throughout the greater North Texas area will conduct the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. In this wide ranging effort, officers will […]

Celebrate Black History Month at Rowlett Library

Celebrate Black History month with crafts and stories about famous African-Americans at the Rowlett Public Library. Tammy Abernathy will present “I Like Me” from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 in the library meeting room. Rowlett Public Library is located at 3900 Main St. in Rowlett. To submit your news and events, email […]

Rowlett Fire Rescue sponsors first aid, CPR class

Learn first aid and American Standard CPR for infants, children and adults in a class for ages 16 and older, sponsored by Rowlett Fire Rescue Department. The class will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The cost is $30 and space is limited. Those interested should call 972-412-6230. To submit your news and […]