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News: Sunday, May 11, 2008

Rowlett city meetings on demand
The city of Rowlett is testing its new video on demand capability, which will put city council meetings at citizen’s fingertips whenever they want. - Friday, May 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT

Rowlett votes decide fate of civil service Saturday
Rowlett voters hit the poll Saturday to determine the make up of its city council for the next year. More importantly, voters will give the thumbs up or down to civil service. - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Rowlett council rejects Service King
Despite a thumbs up from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the Rowlett City Council turned away Tuesday night a proposal that would have brought a major auto body repair shop to the city. - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Detention officers recognized
Nobody likes to go to jail, but in the city of Rowlett, the jailors are the ones responsible for your well being while you are incarcerated. - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Cancer center keeps patients close to home
The Rowlett Regional Cancer Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony recently officially opening the door for residents of Rowlett and surrounding areas to receive local cancer treatment. - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Rowlett citizen corps celebrates five years of service
The Rowlett Citizen Corps Program is celebrating five years of service to its community this month. - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Meadowview School leaves area
After 25years of providing specialized attention to Mesquite children with various learning disabilities, the Meadowview School will soon be closing and re-opening in Rockwall as The Legacy School. - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:43 PM CDT

Rowlett council rejects Service King
Despite a thumbs up from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the Rowlett City Council turned away Tuesday night a proposal that would have brough a major auto body repair shop to the city. - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 11:01 PM CDT

Bikers ride for a good cause
The 21st Annual Sam’s Club MS 150 took place on May 3 and 4 to raise money to help people living with multiple sclerosis. For some, like Mesquite’s Penny Fortenberry and Terri deSaracho of Rowlett, the 150-mile bike tour has become a yearly commitment. - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Rowlett student to study wildlife
Rylie Martin of Rowlett will participate in the Texas Brigade program this summer. He was selected based on academic records, interest in wildlife and natural resources, and leadership abilities. - Monday, May 5, 2008 5:08 PM CDT

Police, fire associations square off with city council in forum
Leaders from the Rowlett police and fire associations squared off Thursday with representatives from the city council in what is probably the last public debate on implementing civil service employment rules before voters settle the issue May 10. - Friday, May 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT

The first 60 years of Homer. B. Johnson
Homer. - Friday, May 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT

Adopt-a-thon gives animals a second chance
Have you ever wonder what it is like to be a prisoner in your own home? - Friday, May 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT

Rowlett Police Department to Host Bicycle Rodeo
The Rowlett Police Department is hosting its 4th Annual bike rodeo and safety fair on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8800 Lakeview Parkway, just east of Dalrock Road, across from Tom Thumb. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Tthe event is intended for ages 12 and under. - Thursday, May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT

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