(Heath) The City of Heath is one of 16 cities awarded the Scenic City Certification in 2011 by Scenic Texas, an organization dedicated to supporting and recognizing Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces. “Our citizens have always known that Heath is a very special and beautiful community, but […]
Irving community members are invited to join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) . Attend the free, two-day training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Irving Police and Fire Training Academy, located at 2603 Esters Road. Participants will be trained to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following a major […]
(Rowlett) The deadline is fast approaching to turn in applications for Leadership Rowlett Class XXI. Anyone living or working in the City of Rowlett is eligible for the education program, with classes set to begin in late September and meeting at least once a month through May. The makeup of each Leadership Class is considered to […]
(Rockwall County) “Supporting our Troops at Home and Abroad,” presented by Linda Robinson, USO Volunteer Coordinator for Dallas/Fort Worth, will be the featured program when the Friends of the Rockwall County Library meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Lunch will be catered by Zach’s […]
The Rockwall City Council voted unanimously Monday night, Aug. 15, to make Rockwall a No Kill community. It’s the culmination of a volunteer-driven campaign by Rockwall Pets, an independent nonprofit, to stop the killing of healthy and adoptable animals at the city shelter. Following meetings between Rockwall Pets board members and city management, the issue […]
[Plano Star-Courier] (Plano) Craning his neck to smile at the firefighters congratulating him, Jesus Lara was a good example of how big heroes can come in small packages. Just 8 years old and a novice swimmer, Jesus reacted quickly last weekend to save a drowning infant from the bottom of a pool. On Thursday morning, […]
Registration is underway for fathers and their children to participate in the YMCA’s Adventure Guides program.
Rockwall City Councilman Cliff Sevier talks with Angel Campers during a special visit Aug. 10. Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp welcomed several special visitors Wednesday, Aug. 10. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet, City Councilman Cliff Sevier, and Rockwall PreSchool Association members Melanie Orchard and Diedre Tomasino paid a visit to the campers. Angel Camp is a four week […]
From left, Geoffrey and Zachary Nelson celebrate winning the Butterfly Jr. National Championship in the Gaslight Village area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo submitted by Dawn Nelson. (Heath) Fifteen-year-old Geoffrey Nelson, with his younger brother, Zachary, 12, as crew, won the 50th Annual Butterfly Jr. National Sailing Championship, held July 20-22 at Grand Rapids Yacht […]
(Irving) City of Irving officials announced that beginning Thursday, Aug. 11, mandatory watering restrictions will be enforced as part of Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan. Irving residents and businesses may not water more than twice per week on designated days, as follows: Even-numbered addresses (those ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may […]