Rowlett News

Displays of patriotism, parades, picnics and fireworks were everywhere across Rockwall CountyA July 3 and 4A as Rockwall County citizens celebrated America's Independence Day.

The executive director of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce passed away early Wednesday morning after a two year battle with colon cancer.

By AMAN BATHEJA Conservative commentators such as Joe the Plumber and writer-blogger Michelle Malkin plan to spend this holiday weekend in Texas.Thousands of conservatives are expected to mark Independence Day with another round of 'tea party' rallies in cities across the country.

I have noticed quite a few large trucks in Rowlett hauling dirt. A Is that from the President George Bush Turnpike Eastern Extension project? A The Eastern Extension of the Turnpike will be "below grade" much of its 10-mile length, especially the segment from FirewheelCenter in Garland to west of Miles Road in Sachse.

Tom Palmer, Mesquite's economic development manager, drives Interstate 30 a few miles into Garland at least once a week.

Being a hero isn't always a great thing. In Marilyn Mock's case, helping Tracy Orr keep her foreclosed home was a blessing with some baggage.

A Rowlett man is thought to be the first person this year to die from the heat. Kevin Malczewski, 53, was found dead inside his car outside a Garland motel on Saturday.

Vicki Agee is living her retirement dream. She's probably never worked so hard in her life.

Police say he had been staying there and checked out. He decided to take a nap in his car.

June 19, 2009 - Rowlett - As Roman Soldiers search the market place where workers go about their business of crafts and food, this week the children participating in Still Water Community Churcha s a oeSurvivor Ancient Romea Vacation Bible School get a taste of what it was like to be an early Christian in the first century.A Families sneak past ...

While serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army Reserve, Leon Batie Jr. dodged roadside bombs and scrambled to safety when rockets pierced the night sky.

Sometimes a grassroots campaign needs a little water. That was the idea behind a gathering Saturday in Garland, where organizers of the Rowlett Tea Party offered training in activism alongside an Austin visitor.

The police blotter summarizes crime reported in Rowlett through June 15 and is organized alphabetically by street and numerically by block.

'Academic achievement is the primary mission of Austin College ,' said Dr. Mike Imhoff , vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the faculty.

Smiling ear to ear, Samantha Minter couldn't wait to get behind the wheel while taking Driver's Education at the Rowlett Driving School.

When your wedding plans include being featured on the hit reality show Bridezillas , there are repercussions.

Delbert and Patricia "Toots" Engel, Garland, Texas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family picnic at the city park in Victoria, hosted by their children.

McKinney Economic Development Corporation announced today that it has hired Greg Sims for the position of Business Retention and Expansion Director.

A 6-year-old boy tried to pull his father out of Lake Ray Hubbard on Monday, but the man was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, authorities said.

A 6-year-old boy tried to save his drowning father in Lake Ray Hubbard Monday night, but was unable to do so.