http://www.friscoenterprise.com/ The latest news from the www.friscoenterprise.com website! Newsys Template Engine Rowlett Lakeshore Times/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-766735649 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1453.txt The Rowlett City Council approved a zoning change request to allow a housing development to continue with its plans to build a single family residential neighborhood in the Northshore area of the city. The new zoning changes the property from single family 40 to the new neighborhood form based zoning. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:42 -0500 newsys-767873257 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1454.txt Children have the opportunity to do a little digging into books and earn some great prizes during the summer at the Rowlett Public Library. The library is hosting its annual summer reading club with the theme this year being "Dig into Reading." Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:57 -0500 newsys-771544665 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1455.txt For anyone looking for some weekend entertainment, the Mesquite Arena has you covered. The Mesquite ProRodeo is kicking off its 2013 season on May 31 at Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive in Mesquite. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:42 -0500 newsys-767873256 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1456.txt Area bicyclists have the chance to race around the city of Mesquite, Sunnyvale and other parts of Dallas County on Saturday, June 1, when the Mesquite Rotary Bike Ride comes to town. The ride is being sponsored this year by Agape Home Healthcare. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:57:36 -0500 newsys-766735647 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1457.txt It's Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer and a chance for many to enjoy their first outdoor event of the season. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:01 -0500 newsys-766866251 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1458.txt City calendar Saturday, May 25 Memorial Day Ceremony/Touch A Truck Low-cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, May 28 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tee off at golf classic The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will hold its 23rd Annual Golf Classic on May 23 at the Waterview Golf Club. The tournament is open to anyone who would like to participate. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:04 -0500 newsys-745164752 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1460.txt With all the votes tallied in the 2013 joint election, two new councilwomen and one incumbent councilman were chosen to serve the city. Mayor Todd Gottel ran unopposed and will serve a second term as mayor. Voter turnout was extremely low during the election, with the highest race receiving 1,132 votes. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:20 -0500 newsys-744743887 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1461.txt The city of Rowlett has been named a Playful City USA by KaBOOM!. The city first received the designation in 2010 and has managed to maintain it since then. Rowlett joins 217 municipalities across the nation to be named a Playful City USA. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:29 -0500 newsys-746590802 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1462.txt The city of Rowlett has been looking for the last several years at ways to reduce its health care liability without diminishing the quality of care. The city has saved almost $1.7 million since it became a partial self-insurance entity in 2011. The city made the transition to partial self-insurance to try and gain control over some of the increasing costs of health care. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:32 -0500 newsys-746590804 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1463.txt For the second year in a row, the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center has received the coveted Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Center of Excellence Award. The award recognizes centers that have achieved patient satisfaction rates of more than 90 percent and a healing rate of greater than or equal to 91 percent in at least 30 median days, among other quality standards. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:41 -0500 newsys-744613456 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1464.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, May 16 Traffic and Safety Advisory Commission Monday, May 20 Senior Advisory Board Tuesday, May 21 City Council The Wet Zone opens Saturday Enjoy a full day of fun in the sun at the Wet Zone's opening day party. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, splash and swim in the lap pool, Haley's Ripple Slide, cruise the Lazy River or just hang out on the water playground. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:46 -0500 newsys-739473472 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1466.txt GARLAND ISD RECAP: In the race for the Place No. 2 seat, Charles Axe defeated Dwight Davis by a 54.77 percent to 45.23 percent margin. Place No. 1 Trustee Larry Glick and Place No. 3 Trustee Linda L. Griffin ran unopposed in their respective races and garnered 100 percent of the vote. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:49 -0500 newsys-724804685 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1468.txt Early voting for the joint election has concluded. According to Dallas County, only 594 people cast their votes at the Rowlett City Hall Annex Building. With early voting concluded, Rowlett voters have one chance left to let their voices be heard. Voters will take to the polls on Saturday, May 11, to decide three city council seats, one school board seat and four changes to the city charter. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:48:58 -0500 newsys-724912442 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1470.txt The city of Rowlett has a long-standing partnership with Dallas County Health and Human Services to provide mosquito control throughout the city. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:49:16 -0500 newsys-724847948 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1471.txt As more and more motorists venture out onto the highways, state officials are looking for ways to keep everyone safe as they travel. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:49:21 -0500 newsys-717137436 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1472.txt Parents looking to help their young children develop character and learn social skills will soon have a new option. McKinney resident Deb Mathis will begin offering Soccer Shots to residents in the east side of Dallas County. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:49:32 -0500 newsys-730602821 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1473.txt The city of Rowlett is using a new approach to market its activities during the summer this year. The city has combined activities happening at the library and through the parks and recreation department into one large list and is calling it Camp Rowlett. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:58:00 -0500 newsys-724847949 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1474.txt The Rowlett City Council granted a zoning overlay on May 7 to allow Dave Holl to locate his primary residence and a storage facility for kayaks at 6809 Miller Road. The overlay was needed since Holl would be conducting a business at a location zoned for single-family residential. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:49:45 -0500 newsys-724804683 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/23/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1476.txt Library hosting juried art show Artists 'Round Texas (A.R.T.) cordially invites the public to the 11th Annual Small Works Juried Art Show awards and reception from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Rowlett Public Library, 5300 Main St. Many cash awards will be presented, including a purchase prize from Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:49:48 -0500