American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]

Lockdown lifted at two Rowlett schools

(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 7, 2016) Two Rowlett schools have been cleared after being placed on full  lockdown around 11 a.m. today. This occurred after someone made a call into an internal Garland ISD radio and advised Coyle Middle School to go into lockdown. Rowlett police were called to the scene and found no threats […]

‘Rockwall ISD Relief Day’ for Rowlett is January 29

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD, has declared Friday, January 29, as “Rockwall ISD Relief Day for Rowlett.” Rockwall Sports Center will have the “Rise Together” t-shirt design on sale at their business, 579 E I-30 Rockwall, for $10 each starting on Monday, January 11. Shirts will be on sale until […]

Hundreds of volunteers from Eastridge Church of Christ offer hope, help in crisis

Hundreds of volunteers from Eastridge Church of Christ offer hope, help in crisis

(ROCKWALL, ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) After tornadoes swept through Rowlett and Garland the day after Christmas, they left a path of destruction in their wake. Seeing the seemingly endless debris and demolished homes can evoke a feeling of hopelessness, but community efforts have become a bright beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Many […]

Sponsorships, donations needed as Leadership Rockwall begins ‘Refuge of Rockwall’ project

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall.  They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]

STAR Transit launches Senior Shuttle Service in Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) STAR Transit and the City of Rowlett launched the Rowlett Senior Shuttle Service.  The city has partnered with STAR Transit to provide senior members of the Rowlett Community Centre FREE round-trip transportation to the Community Centre and back home. To qualify for this free service, passengers must be 60 years […]

Rockwall ISD offers help for displaced students

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD wants to offer additional services to its families who have been displaced by the tornado. If your children have been displaced, Rockwall ISD can provide free lunch and transportation to your child’s school regardless of your temporary address. To begin coordinating these services, please fill out the […]

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens Association for Responsible Gun Ownership) at The Center in Rockwall. CARGO invited State Senator Bob Hall – who was active in getting the […]