Rowlett Reviews Book Club: The Ride of Her Life, March 19

Rowlett Reviews Book Club: The Ride of Her Life, March 19

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 27, 2024) – The next meeting for Rowlett Reviews Book Club is Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at which time professional reviewer Janice Byrd will present The Ride of Her Life. Written by Elizabeth Letts, this is the true story of a woman and her horse as they journey across the United States. (*Note: this […]

William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

  Rockwall County to host bronze plaque dedication Saturay, Feb 24 AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and passionately […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club: The Ride of Her Life

Rowlett, TX (February 12, 2024) – The next meeting for Rowlett Reviews Book Club is Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at which time professional reviewer Janice Byrd will present The Ride of Her Life. Written by Elizabeth Letts, this is the true story of a woman and her horse as they journey across the United States. […]

Master Gardeners Dig In to 2024

  Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2024) – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners kicked off the new year January 10, 2024, by installing new officers and recognizing volunteer hours.  County Agent Todd Williams recognized outgoing officers for their service the previous year.  These included: Linsley Srygley, President, Michele Campbell, Vice President, Judy Callicoatt, Treasurer, Cathy Grinstead, […]

Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) Unless your head has been in the sand, under a rock or you just don’t pay attention to things happening around these parts, there’s a total solar eclipse happening IN Rockwall on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring celestial event that drastically changes the appearance […]

Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren

Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren

Rockwall, TX (January 18, 2024) – Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $100.00/per student – everyone is welcome Harry Meyers Community Center Join us for a wonderful watercolor workshop with the talented Bev Boren. She is a signature member of […]

New Years fitness resolutions – YMCA Trainer weighs in

New Years fitness resolutions – YMCA Trainer weighs in

Dallas, TX (January 17, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is preparing for a rush of new memberships over the next few weeks, according to Kimberly Graber, Association Director of Personal Training. For some, the new year means new goals, and oftentimes it involves becoming healthier or improving one’s fitness. “With endless diet trends and ‘quick fixes’ it can be difficult to figure out where to start. […]

Sherry Smith earns Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award for environmentally-friendly garden

Sherry Smith earns Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award for environmentally-friendly garden

ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) The City of Rowlett recently recognized Sherry Smith and family for outstanding efforts in building a pollinator environmentally friendly garden, naming them the winner of Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award. The City of Rowlett honored Sherry, sharing that her goal is to raise raise butterflies and has chosen host plants such […]

Rockwall Fire Department presents free Citizen’s Fire Academy 2024

Rockwall Fire Department presents free Citizen’s Fire Academy 2024

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2024) The Rockwall Fire Department is actively enrolling participants for the 2024 Citizen’s Fire Academy. This free program offers citizens the opportunity to experience behind the scenes – and hands on – fire department operations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your fire department and build your own […]

North Central Texas Area on Aging: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program assistance

North Central Texas Area on Aging: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program assistance

Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2024) – The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents with primary custody of grandchildren under 18. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for daycare or summer camp, help with […]