(ROWLETT, TX – April 9, 2015) An exciting afternoon of Cartoon Snail Races will be taking place Saturday, April 11 at 4111 Main St. in Rowlett, benefiting Rowlett Fire Corps, Rowlett/EastTex/Sachse CERT, Explorer Post 1 – Rowlett TX, ARES and VIPS volunteer programs. Use snail tickets to win prize baskets and a grant prize door […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) Children’s Relief International, a faith-based 501c(3) organization devoted to helping children in extreme need around the world, will host its 6th Annual Green Door 10K, 5K, and Fun Run on Saturday, April 18 at Harry Myers Park. The event will raise funds to build homes and feed the hungry […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 7, 2015) Bring the entire family to Pecan Grove Park and the Rowlett Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23 to honor fallen military heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony featuring Touch-A-Truck event. The day will begin with a ceremony at 10a.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre […]
Community encouraged to join CASA dinner event (ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) This April, as we observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Volunteer Week, it’s important to recommit ourselves to ending the vicious cycle of child abuse and to standing up for every child too young to speak for themselves. This month, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) Rockwall County is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus […]
ROWLETT, TX (April 4, 2015) Surprised on the soccer field by CBS 11, Rowlett High School senior Garrett Stroud was named the Wing Stop Scholar Athlete of the Month March 17. He is one of just 10 high schoolers to receive this title, in addition to a $1,000 scholarship. “I feel really special,” Stroud said. “I […]
GARLAND, TX (April 4, 2015) Nine Garland ISD students, two administrators and one alumna recently had the opportunity to reciprocate an international exchange hosted by the district two years ago. Thanks to the district’s partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the hometown group enjoyed an enlightening trip to Taiwan’s Luzhu District March […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated Holy Week with interactive learning at different stations to represent each day. Teachers incorporated a variety of curriculum-based activities, from science to art, to make the story of Jesus truly tangible. Submitted by Jana Edwards, Rockwall Christian Academy. To share your good news and events, […]
National Day of Prayer May 7 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 31, 2015) The City of Rockwall will host a Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at The Center in Downtown Rockwall, 108 E. Washington St., in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout RockwallCountywill be in attendance. […]