ROWLETT – Sept 24, 2013 – There will be a Putts for Paws golf tournament benefiting the Rowlett Animal Shelter on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Waterview Golf Club. The event begins with a shotgun start at noon. Proceeds will help the shelter fund construction of outdoor kennel runs with concrete floors that can be cleaned […]
(COLLIN COUNTY – September 23, 2013) On Thursday, September 19th, the Children’s Chorus of Collin County was recognized as the 2013 non-profit Success Story of the Year. This recognition was part of the Annual Recognition Luncheon, which was presented by the SCORE Chapter of Dallas. Only four organizations were recognized as ‘success stories’ of the […]
ROCKWALL/HARBOR – Sept 23, 2013 – The 2013 Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk, a social photography event which will be celebrated in cities across the globe on Saturday, Oct. 5th, welcomes photographers of all skill levels to join the Photowalk at The Harbor in Rockwall. Each participant has the opportunity to submit their favorite picture taken that […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 22, 2013) The Rockwall Art League will be sponsoring its 13th annual 2013 Judged Fine Art Show October 18-20 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 South Goliad in Rockwall. There is no admission fee and the show is open to the public. Show times are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18; 10 a.m. […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Good news: Rockwall and Rowlett have growing economies. In Rockwall, the Trend Tower is going up swiftly. Retail centers and restaurants are popping up. Big stores with big names seem to be appearing on every corner. New banks are opening, and local ones are growing. In Rowlett, there’s a four-story […]
(ROWLETT – September 22, 2013) The Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, The Olson Law Firm. Representing the law firm was owner and lawyer, Lindsey Olson with her Law Clerk, Kelsey Howard. Lindsey Olson has many years of small business ownership and management experience. She understands the […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Life Time will host some of the world’s best triathletes on Sunday, October 6 during Life Time Tri Dallas at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. This is the fourth consecutive year that this event has been held at The Harbor. The winner of Life Time Tri Dallas, […]
(ROWLETT – Sept. 20, 2013) Camp Fear, Rowlett’s Family Halloween Campout, returns to Pecan Grove Park beginning 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 through 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Register by Oct. 18. The cost is only $68, which includes the entire family. Learn more at Rowlett.com/ParksandRec or call 972-412-6170. To share your good news and […]
(GARLAND ISD – Sept. 19, 2013) Garland ISD Trustees approved the district’s proposed 2013-14 budget and tax rate at their Aug. 27 meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building. A public hearing was held prior to the board’s vote, with no comments or questions from the community. GISD’s new fiscal year began Sept. 1. The […]
(GARLAND ISD – Sept. 19, 2013) While the nation commemorated Grandparent’s Day Sept. 8, Liberty Grove Elementary School started celebrating a little early. The campus honored its special guests last Friday, inviting them to the school for snacks, socializing, photos and other fun activities. “Grandparent’s Day is a special one at Liberty Grove,” said Principal […]