Girl Scout Troop 783 spearheads successful Shiner’s Toy Drive at Dickey’s Barbecue in Rowlett

(December 17, 2012) Members of Girl Scout Troop 783 from Richardson met at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rowlett Thursday to present gifts collected for the Shriners Hospital for Children 2012 Toy Drive. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 5701 George Bush Turnpike, Suite 110, has not only been serving up great food, but served as a popular donation site for […]

Rowlett residents encouraged to participate in Community Emergency Response Team class

(ROWLETT-December 17, 2012) The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council will sponsor a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturday, February 16th and 23rd, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Fire and Police in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood.  Our teams also help […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Yogurt Wasted & Pho Twins

(December 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Yogurt Wasted & Pho Twins with a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 11. Yogurt Wasted & Pho Twins is the frozen yogurt shop and a Vietnamese restaurant where you can get premium frozen yogurt and authentic Vietnamese cuisine all under one roof! Who says dessert has to be […]

Rockwall Christian Academy Student Council looks to local civic leadership for guidance

(ROCKWALL-December 12, 2012) During its first monthly Community Connections Coffee on December 11,  Student Council officers at Rockwall Christian Academy welcomed leadership from the City of Rowlett. “We wanted to reach out to local leadership and really connect with our community in a more personal way,” said Secondary Principal Tony Rorie. Mayor Todd Gottel, City […]

Scouts host toy drive at Dickey’s benefiting Shriner’s Hospital

(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 5701 George Bush Turnpike, Suite 110 in Rowlett, is not only serving up great food, but it’s also serving as a donation site in the Shriners Hospital for Children 2012 Toy Drive. Members of Girl Scout Troop 783 from Richardson, under the leadership of Sandy […]

Lake Pointe earns ‘A’ for patient safety for second time this year

(DALLAS – December 3, 2012) –Lake Pointe Medical Center based in Rowlett recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. This is the second A rating that Lake Pointe Medical Center has received from The Leapfrog Group. The A […]

Chamber welcomes KB’s Brats to Rowlett

(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member KB’S Brats with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 29. KB’s Brats is a mom and son established operation with a great crew to help create a truly authentic atmosphere where German flavor meets American taste. “All of our brats are as […]

Sassy says, chew on this

Dear Sassy, Got any advice for dogs that chew TV remote controls, telephones and kids’ toys? Signed, Chewy Dear Chewy, If your dog is a puppy, chewing is a normal part of teething. Just like human babies, chewing is an instinct that helps soothe the soreness and helps the new teeth push through the gums. […]

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