Weekly Children’s Programs Baby Story Time – Mondays: Walking Babies 10:30-11:15 am and Lapsit Babies 11:30 am-12:15 pm Join us for an interactive story time between baby and caregiver which will include songs, nursery rhymes, big books, puppets, peek-a-boo parachute play and bubbles; followed by a short play time. Toddler Story Time – Wednesdays: 10:30-11:15 […]
Tuition-based enrollment for students outside the district begins this fall (Rockwall ISD) August 8, 2012 – Beginning this fall, Rockwall ISD will welcome a limited number of students from outside of its current boundary lines through its first ever Tuition-Based Enrollment Program. The new program allows students to apply for enrollment regardless of their home […]
(Rockwall) August 7, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]
REEL REVIEWS Movie Reviews for Real People Am I the only person that really hates the lack of imaginations in Hollywood ? It seems like almost every movie made in recent years is a remake. I don’t understand why studios are remaking beloved classic movies. I thought the remakes of Footloose and True Grit […]
Dear Sassy, My Australian Shepherd is shedding all over the house. Should I shave him during the summer? Signed, Hairy Dear Hairy, Australian Shepherds and other double-coated breeds have a dense undercoat. Changes in the seasons and weather can cause them to shed. Even though summer weather will increase the shedding, Sassy does not recommend […]
(Rowlett) August 3, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26. At Raising Cane’s they only serve the highest quality chicken finger meals. It is their ONE LOVE. That means you will always get premium selection, fresh, never-ever frozen chicken fingers. […]
(Dallas) August 2, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently announced new features for its mobile app to further connect new and expectant mothers with health-related information. The hospital app, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download for iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Android and Blackberry products. “We have been pleased to provide […]
(Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – The Rowlett Police Department is currently taking applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The CPA will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012. The class will meet every Thursday evening for 11 weeks. Those interested in learning more about the Rowlett Police Department and the job the officers […]
A message from Officer Greg Baldwin, Rowlett Police Department (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – Greetings! Wheel thefts have become a real problem in Rowlett and the rest of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We have groups that scout out vehicles for this. The vehicles are usually parked in the driveway behind the residence. The suspects will […]
Bring your four-legged best friend to the Friends of Rowlett Animals’ Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Wet Zone in Rowlett. The event benefits Rowlett’s homeless pets, and features the Hula Hound Costume Contest, the Distance Dive, Bobbing for Hotdogs, and Funniest Trick contest. The cost is only $5 per […]