ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 11, 2023) Jon Millet, a Rowlett resident and teacher at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) in Addison, unveiled his sculpture honoring first responders who served on September 11, 2001. In partnership with the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, Millet was selected to design and build a one-of-a-kind sculpture commemorating the bravery of first […]
Rowlett, TX (August 31, 2023) – As you drive around Rowlett, you may have seen the various public art installations at the fire stations, Community Centre, or in a park. The Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission works with City staff and the City Council to look for ways that public art can add beauty to […]
Rowlett, Texas (August 29, 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center, in partnership with the City of Rowlett Economic Development Department, is excited to announce the inaugural Rowlett Economic Development Summit. This premier event is scheduled to take place on September 27, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rowlett Community Center. […]
Rockwall, Tx (July 26, 2023) – I don’t know about you, but I could not be more excited for the new Haunted Mansion movie! One of my all-time favorite Disney Dinners is Haunted Mansion. I transformed my dining room into my very own Haunted Mansion for this spooky party by tilting my artwork and covering […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (July 18, 2023) – There was a wonderful hush to this day. A Sunday in the very middle of July, amid a humid heat wave, the kind that makes the lungs feel heavy when breathing the air. The kind of heat that, when you step outside for five minutes, your brow gets sweaty. […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 15, 2023) On Thursday, May 4, 2023, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rowlett resident, Nevan Lydens, 19, of the offense of Murder after deliberating for less than two hours. Last week, that same jury rejected defendant’s claim of sudden passion and returned a sentence of thirty (30) years in the penitentiary. Jurors […]
Rowlett, TX (April 23, 2023) – Rowlett is about to get a whole lot sweeter on Friday, April 28, when locally owned and operated Rowlett Crumbl Cookies, located at 3001 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 102, Rowlett, TX, 75088, opens its doors. Store owners can’t wait to serve delicious treats to cookie connoisseurs in Crumbl’s perfectly postable […]