http://www.scntx.com/ The latest news from the www.scntx.com website! Newsys Template Engine Rowlett Lakeshore Times/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-827602860 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1424.txt The city of Rowlett is preparing for its annual Fireworks on Main event. This year the city staff expects a crowd of 20,000 people will flock to the city to take part in the festivities from 5 to 10 p.m. on July 4. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:21 -0500 newsys-826493541 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1425.txt Last week the city of Rowlett began removing the Kids Kingdom playground at Pecan Grove Park. The playground was deemed unsafe for use after an independent inspection was performed. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:24 -0500 newsys-826237514 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1426.txt The Rowlett City Council approved an agreement on June 4 to allow the construction of a new cellphone tower on city-owned property under a facilities license agreement. The construction of the tower will improve cellphone service in the city, particularly in the Waterview area. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:26 -0500 newsys-827602857 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1427.txt The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is looking for runners, joggers and walkers. The chamber will host its inaugural Freedom 5K on Main Street on July 4. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:29 -0500 newsys-826237515 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1428.txt Reading, movies, make-believe: all are part of an enriching summer spent exploring ideas, developing passions and connecting with others. The Rowlett Public Library is the type of environment where its patrons can realize such mental travels and more. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:38 -0500 newsys-826237513 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1429.txt The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive in Mesquite on June 15. The blood drive will have support from the city's police and fire departments, who are encouraging their off-duty employees to participate. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:41 -0500 newsys-826493540 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1430.txt Willhite named to Ouachita President's List Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:44 -0500 newsys-826289605 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1431.txt Garland High School Kamin Bouguyon Audrey Copeland John Cruz Syman Lau Andrew Ross Reyes Sidrah Shah Meghan Shanks Stephen Tran Johnnyle Vo Tracey Vuong Lakeview Centennial High School Amanda Binion Patricia Gomez Kerianne Jones Angela Kuehne Zayne Laymoun Joel Mathai Michelle Min Thao Nguyen Nguyen Savanna Scott Nancy Varughese Naaman Forest High School Manolo Alvarez Benjamin Cao Devon Carroll Morgan Carroll Courtney Linebaugh Colton Payne Lauren Powell Mario Sandoval Michaela Seltzer Emily Yount North Garland High School Kaitlyn Boone Guowen Luo Irfa Mustafa Ankur Patel Kimmy Pham Michelle Pham John Shepard III Baochau Ton Lisa Tran Emely Villeda-Principe Memorial Pathway Academy Amy Calderon Camryn Jackson Rowlett High School Autumn Graves Sarah Heckman Emily Hildinger Kanwal Jaura Jaqueline Joseph Alexandra King Cody Leuschner Jill Norris Dane Sowers Kolten Yates Sachse High School Kristin Bural Alec Edwards Shelby Fry Taylor Kettle Breckin Lippoldt Caleb Martin Jackson Nguyen Lan Nguyen Shelbi Parker Callie Reaves South Garland High School Lilly Aldana Itzel Cazares Jonathan Amaya Chavarria Brittany Lamb Gonzalo Lopez Hunter Pruitt Elaine Quayle Allison Wainscott David Westra Fidencio Yzaguirre III Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:47 -0500 newsys-826237516 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1432.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, June 13 7 p.m.: Library Advisory Board Monday, June 17 10 a.m.: Senior Advisory Board Tuesday, June 18 5:30 p.m.: City Council Enjoy a movie, Father's Day at the Wet Zone Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:36:50 -0500 newsys-805840420 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1434.txt The city of Rowlett is preparing to tear down one of its more popular playgrounds in order to ensure the safety of the children who have enjoyed the structure. The city will remove the Kids Kingdom Playground from Pecan Grove Park after an independent safety inspection deemed it unsafe for use and recommended its replacement. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:00 -0500 newsys-805840421 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1435.txt The Rowlett City Council chambers were filled with residents on Tuesday, June 4, who wanted to speak out against plans to build an assisted living center in their neighborhood. The city council unanimously passed the zoning change for the parcel of land located at 7000 Chiesa Road to allow the construction of the facility despite the opposition. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:09 -0500 newsys-805253843 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1436.txt "Stayin' Alive" could be the theme song for National CPR Awareness Week, now in full swing through June 8. The American Heart Association suggests the Bee Gees' hit is the ideal soundtrack to accompany performing Hands-Only CPR. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:18 -0500 newsys-805203672 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1437.txt Salutatorians are usually the students with the second-highest academic rank in their graduating class. But there's nothing "second" about Dane Sowers and Shelbi Parker. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:36 -0500 newsys-804834339 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1438.txt The classics are rolling into Town East Mall again. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:53 -0500 newsys-805461256 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1442.txt Meetings calendar Sunday, June 9 Golf Advisory Board Tuesday, June 11 Planning and Zoning Commission Arts and Humanities Commission Wednesday, June 12 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City hosts 'Don't Fry Day,' 'Jungle Jam' at the Wet Zone Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:08:56 -0500 newsys-793693981 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1444.txt Local transit agencies have joined forces in a regional effort to get more commuters to try public transit this summer. Fri, 31 May 2013 14:36:23 -0500 newsys-792171995 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1445.txt Individuals, groups and businesses in Rowlett wanting to play a part in keeping a tidy city are invited to adopt their own stretch of road. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:10:37 -0500 newsys-792171993 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1446.txt With summer just around the corner, more people throughout North Texas are heading outdoors to enjoy seasonal activities at the same time temperatures begin their inexorable climb toward the triple digits. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:10:40 -0500 newsys-793688914 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1447.txt Nothing ruins a zebra mussel's day more than a boater who cleans, drains and dries his boat to prevent the spread of this small but devastating aquatic invasive species. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:10:45 -0500 newsys-787002351 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1448.txt The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of recommending a rezoning of property located at 7000 Chiesa Road to allow for construction of an assisted living facility. The property is currently zoned for single family residential development. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:10:55 -0500 newsys-792171992 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1449.txt When the Class of 2013 walks across the stage in a week, academic aces Cody Ray Leuschner and Alec Todd Edwards will lead the way. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:11:13 -0500 newsys-787002353 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1450.txt Shoppers that flock to Town East Mall will soon be treated to a new addition. The mall officially broke ground on the construction of a new video marquee sign that will serve as a beacon to motorists along I-635 about specials and events at Town East. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:11:23 -0500 newsys-792171994 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/18/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1451.txt City calendar Saturday, June 1 Angel Swim Monday, June 3 Senior Advisory Board work session Tuesday, June 4 Golf Advisory Board meeting City Council meeting Friday, June 7 Don't Fry Day Mesquite Rotary Club Bike Ride The Mesquite Rotary Club Bike Ride returns to the area on Saturday, June 1. Routes include a 100K, 65K and a 33K. All distances open start at 8 a.m. at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:11:26 -0500