We have an abandoned home directly across the street from our house and it has been that way for a least 15 years. There is a light pink Near East Crape Myrtle in full bloom and two standard white crape myrtles, also loaded with blooms, that exist on nothing more than natural rainfall – no fertilizer, […]
(Garland/Rowlett) With headliner acts like American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall and Houston-born country artist John Slaughter, the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration is expected to draw large crowds to Firewheel Town Center in Garland on Labor Day weekend. The nonprofit organization’s two-day charity event combines non-stop, sizzling hot entertainment with fair […]
(Rowlett) Mingle with business colleagues and old friends while making new ones at the next Wineshare event, scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Travel Leaders, 3326 Lakeview Parkway in Rowlett. Bring a bottle and a wine glass and experience new wines, too. Wineshare is held at a different local business each month. For more information, […]
(Rowlett) The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals will host the third annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Wet Zone Family Waterpark, 5304 Main Street in Rowlett. The cost is $5 per dog; humans get in free. Each dog need rabies tags or proof of […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, Ambit Energy. Contact owner and senior consultant Robert Price in Rowlett at 214-403-1458 or click here for more information. Photo courtesy of RowlettChamber.com. To share your news, events and business announcements, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.