(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department celebrated the retirement of the longest tenured officer in its history with a ceremony at the Center yesterday. The event marked the official retirement of Sergeant Jeff Welch, who spent 35 years on the force in Rockwall. “Being a part of the police department family […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) A local chapter of national nonprofit Project Linus is offering the community a chance to make a difference in a child’s life through the art of quilting. Since 2007, Project Linus and a group of local quilters known as Community Quilters have teamed up to provide 500 handmade blankets […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) If you’re looking to get creative and have some fun with the family, head to the Rockwall County Library. The library offers tons of free programs featuring interactive storytime, crafts, music and adventures the whole family can enjoy together. Pajama Storytime (English and Spanish) What could be better than […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (October 29, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) On Oct. 12, I had the exciting opportunity to be Principal for a Day at Billie Stevenson Elementary School. And I have to say, I couldn’t have been more honored to get to shadow Principal Mike Pitcher for the day! Mike showed me the ins and outs of what […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 16, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county. Women in Need joined the court during its regular meeting last week to highlight the services they provide to victims of domestic violence. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Drivers and pedestrians along Lake Ray Hubbard may have noticed a barge with black and blue banners. Since October 10, the 20- by 22-foot barge provided by Chandler’s Landing has facilitated a fundraising campaign, Hope Floats, which may appear more like a stunt than a mission effort. Heath resident […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to fight crime using digital evidence led to the prosecution of dozens of child exploitation cases throughout Northeast Texas since it was signed into law by President Donald Trump last year. “I’m incredibly grateful that my new law allows law enforcement officers in Northeast […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host Texas House member and Chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus Rafael Anchia at its Oct. 23 meeting. He will discuss the issues before the upcoming Texas legislative session. Representative Anchia is currently serving his seventh term in the Texas […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) I have a new appreciation for the phrase, “My faith has become sight.” My Mother spent most of her 100 years living “by faith”. She could not see the future. She did not live in the past, even though she had lots of it. Growing up in a family […]