Helping Hands welcomes new board members, presents awards

Helping Hands welcomes new board members, presents awards

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 25, 2024) Rockwall County Helping Hands gathered recently for its Annual Board Meeting to honor exceptional individuals, welcome new additions to its esteemed board, and celebrate a significant milestone in community impact. The President’s Award, a symbol of leadership and dedication, was presented to Rob Scheele for his outstanding contributions. Dr. Sishler […]

Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) Unless your head has been in the sand, under a rock or you just don’t pay attention to things happening around these parts, there’s a total solar eclipse happening IN Rockwall on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring celestial event that drastically changes the appearance […]

Rowlett High School Theatre among first in nation to perform teen version of musical ‘Six’

Rowlett High School is first high school in Texas and one of the first 12 schools in the nation to perform Six: The Musical Teen Edition ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) – Garland ISD is pleased to announce that Rowlett High School has been selected to perform the new teen edition of “SIX.” “SIX: THE […]

‘Solidarity Event’ set for Feb 25 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2023) The community is invited as Hava and Jimmy McClintock, Ambassadors for Israel Int. and Rockwall Chabad, host a county-wide Solidarity Event on Sunday, Feb. 25 featuring a presentation by the North Texas Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in support of Israel’s soldiers and their families. […]

Former Rockwall resident sentenced to 25 years for aggravated sexual assault of a child

Former Rockwall resident sentenced to 25 years for aggravated sexual assault of a child

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2024) Last week, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against former Rockwall resident Sirvictor Lejean Parson, 42, for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.  The same jury assessed Parson’s punishment at twenty-five (25) years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Jurors heard testimony that Parson sexually […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2024) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of its first grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to the Nutrition program providing nutritionally […]

Retired Rockwall County Sheriff, former president of Nat’l Sheriff’s Association Harold Eavenson endorses Katrina Pierson

Retired Rockwall County Sheriff, former president of Nat’l Sheriff’s Association Harold Eavenson endorses Katrina Pierson

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) Sheriff Eavenson faithfully served Rockwall County for 20 years and brought in many positive changes for not only law enforcement but also the quality of life for our whole community. In 2007, he was elected to the National Sheriffs’ Association board of directors and was co-chair of the National Sheriffs’ […]

Johnny Myers announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Johnny Myers announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 3

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) Johnny Myers is a 6th generation Rockwall County resident who has spent his life serving our community. Johnny’s Rockwall roots run deep. His father, John Dan Myers, was a Rockwall County Commissioner in the late 1970s until his passing, and his daughters have continued the tradition and are proud 7th-generation […]

From the desk of Congressman Pat Fallon: ‘Biden’s hand must be forced to secure our border’

Message from Congressman Fallon to constituents  Over the past three years, it’s clear that the number one request from the great citizens of Texas’ Fourth Congressional District has been to secure our southern border. And rightfully so; the border under Biden is an unprecedented disaster and an affront to American sovereignty. I paid another visit […]

Preparing for bitterly cold temperatures, Atmos Energy offers safety tips

Preparing for bitterly cold temperatures, Atmos Energy offers safety tips

GARLAND, Texas – Jan. 10, 2024 – As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging our employees across our system. Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes […]