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 […]
Rowlett, Texas, (April 21 , 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors unanimously voted to support and endorse all three of the Garland ISD Bond Propositions that will be on the May 6th ballot. Each of the propositions were carefully reviewed and discussed by the Board of Directors who considered […]
Rockwall, TX March, 28, 2023 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated “5 Star Success in Business & Community” at Southern Junction on Tuesday, March 21. The annual event highlights the many individuals and businesses who have contributed to the success of the Chamber and recognizes outstanding partner organizations who have made a significant […]
GARLAND ISD (Feb. 14, 2023) – Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $37,120.00 raised in 2022 has been donated to the Wreaths Across America-North Texas Wreaths of Honor, the Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Keep Rowlett Beautiful, the Society of St. Vincent […]
ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) A Rowlett man has been sentenced to life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) by a Rockwall County Judge. On Thursday, January 5, 2023, 439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow sentenced Mark Miller to prison after Miller pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a […]