ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]
Rowlett, Texas (July 18, 2023) – Michael Gallops, President/CEO of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has completed a skills-based hiring training series with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation. Skills-based hiring is a talent strategy where companies focus on the skills needed to succeed in open roles and reduce bias […]
Rowlett TX (July 12, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $8,000.00 raised in the quarter ending June 30, 2023 has been donated to the Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rowlett, Freedom Place […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – Meet Nyla! This sweet 11-month old girl loves belly rubs and wants to cuddle. Nyla was wonderful with other dogs in the shelter, and her former owners say she’s great with children (unknown on cats). Her foster family says that she has not had any accidents in their house […]
Rowlett, TX (July 10, 2023) – The Rowlett Rotary Club, a prominent community service organization, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its July Social event. The gathering marked an important occasion for the club, as it welcomed esteemed new members Karl Stupnik and Craig Vitosh. Notable attendees included Walt McCool, Assistant Governor of District […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (July 7, 2023) The Royse City Police Department received a call on July 7, 2023 at 2:30am of a pedestrian who was struck by an 18-wheeler on Eastbound IH30 in the area between Erby Campbell and FM 548. The pedestrian was deceased upon officers’ arrival. Based on physical evidence, it appears the […]
Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2023) – On July 4, 1776, a huge event took place after the American Revolution that we celebrate as a federal holiday. The Second Continental Congress unanimously adapted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, announcing the colonies separation from Great Britain. The United States of America has been involved […]
Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2023) – This Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County is a newly formed select group for children in Rockwall County and beyond in grades 3-8. They have just completed with their first Spring Concert entitled “A Circle of Song,” which featured songs like “The Moon,” “American Game Song Medley”, “Wynken, Blynken and […]
Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2023) – For 30 years, Rockwall County Helping Hands has been partnering with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas to provide free legal advice on civil matters for clients. Things such as foreclosure prevention, family law matters, and Medicare/Medicaid benefits, and more are all covered in this partnership. Helping Hands is honored to […]
Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2023) – Rockwall County 4-H is hosting an afternoon of “Fun with Food” on July 14 from 1-5 PM. Have you heard about Charcuterie Boards, Bento Boxes, Glo Germs, or Food Challenge? Join County Agents, Dr. Aimee Sandifeer and Mr. Todd Williams who will be leading activities including fun ways to […]