Summer gardening classes at Covington’s Nursery
ROWLETT, TX. (June 20, 2014)
New jewels on the block
Wylie East High School welcomes the 2014-2015 Sapphires Hairspray, lipstick, and glitter galore, the dancing lifestyle is what these girls chose. After a previously outstanding 2013 season that left the Sapphires with a nationally ranked title, the new line members and officers that recently tried out and were selected hope to carry on that prestige. […]
North Texas Municipal Water District expresses thanks for legislation providing exemption to Federal Lacey Act
After passage in the House and Senate, the President signed legislation on Monday which provides NTMWD exemption to the Lacey Act for all aquatic invasive species WYLIE, TX (June 16, 2014) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District deeply appreciate the efforts of Congressmen Ralph Hall and Pete Sessions and Senator John Cornyn for […]
Insync Exotics welcomes lions, bake sale fundraiser planned
WYLIE, TX (May 29, 2014) Welcome, Rafiki! Seven-month old male lion cub Rafiki was formerly a member of a traveling animal show. Due to space constraints and nutritional problems, the owners of the show needed to find a new home for Rafiki and a few of his non-cat animal friends. The owners left them with […]
Memorial Day, Touch a Truck Celebration May 24 in Rowlett
ROWLETT, TX (May 19, 2014) Bring the entire family to downtown Rowlett to as we celebrate Memorial Day and honor our fallen military heroes. The event begins with the Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00 A.M. in Veteran’s Park, adjacent to the Library at 3900 Main Street, honoring the men and women who gave their lives […]
Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse members share love of riding, public service
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse was formed in 1991. Photo by Thad Parker Photography. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2014) Mounted on matching red sorrel horses; wearing uniforms of crisp white and deep denim blue; carrying the U.S. and Texas flags… the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse is a powerful visual of western heritage and American patriotism at the lead […]
Wylie East Sapphires to present Spring Show, ‘Musical Mayhem’
WYLIE, TX (April 28, 2014) The Wylie East Sapphires will present their much-anticipated Spring Show, “Musical Mayhem,” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd at the WEHS Auditorium. The themed celebration featuring team performances, officer and social officer dances, solos, the popular “Mom Dance,” and the often comical and always emotional Father-Daughter Dance. The […]
Pickleball Classic to benefit Rockwall Boys & Girls Club
ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2014) Join the Pickleball Mixed Doubles Classic beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24 in support of the Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club. The event will be held at he Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County gym, 901 E. Interurban Drive, 75087. There will be multiple age brackets. The […]
Dodie’s Annual Crawfish Fest April 27 at The Harbor
ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner will host its Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, featuring all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music by The Big Daddy Band. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the JER Chilton YMCA at […]
Spring Plant & Seed Swap Saturday
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 1, 2014) Join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners for the Spring Plant & Seed Swap, a popular seasonal event on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (OR until the plants are gone – and they do go fast!) The Swap will be held at the Discovery Garden located […]