The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Big Papa’s Burgers Blue Bell & BBQ with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 1. Big Papa’s Burgers Blue Bell & BBQ is a family style restaurant that serves up traditional American fare, barbecue, burgers, hot dogs and Southern cooking. Don’t forget to try their new baked […]
One hundred years after it struck a massive iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, the cruise ship Titanic evokes as much fascination as ever. The mighty ship was thought to be unsinkable, but it sank less than three hours after striking the iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, with […]
Enjoy a day of hoops, celebrate the life of Cameron Echols The 6th Annual Cameron Echols Memorial Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 25. Games will be played at the Rockwall YMCA, Williams Middle School and the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The tournament honors the memory of Cameron Echols, a 13-year-old Rockwall student and athlete […]
Retired teacher blends passion for art and teaching into new, artsy entertainment venue Rockwall resident Shay Cronin may have retired after 30 years of teaching in the RISD, but her love of art and her passion for people has put her right back in the classroom. There are no pop quizzes or final exams, no […]
Good People: Roberta Kirby Home is where the heart is. For Roberta Kirby, it’s also where her work is. But as the 69-year-old canine massage therapist will tell you, it’s not really work when you’re doing what you love, with the ones you love. Roberta shares several acres of farmland with her daughter and son-in-law, […]
(VIDEO: Tori’s testimony) Support the YMCA Partners Campaign, help strengthen your local community Every day, the Dallas YMCA serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for coffee, group activities, and to connect with one another. Future leaders are born as teens learn […]
Thelma Wells, Women of Faith, to be special guest (Rockwall) The seventh Lakeside Bridal Fair is coming to the Hilton Bella Harbor from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, showcasing some of the best wedding vendors in North Texas and featuring special guest Thelma Wells of Women of Faith. Sponsored by the Hilton Bella Harbor, Lakeside […]
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 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 […]
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 […]