DALLAS, TX (Sept. 13, 2022) The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2022 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 12, 2022) Over the course of just one year, 14-year-old Gus Richardson of Fate has taken his fishing passion from a part-time hobby to a national championship win. Originally from San Marcos, and previously New Braunfels, Richardson and his family relocated to Fate about a year ago so his father could […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2022) Lexi Duran is a senior varsity cheerleader at Rockwall High School, where she currently serves her squad as the Co-Head Cheerleader. She is a 4x NCA All-American Cheerleader, NCA High School National Champion (2021), TGCA 6A All Star Cheerleader and TGCA 6A All State Cheerleader. During her four years as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2022) My name is Jackson, and I was saved from euthanasia on the last day of my deadline. I had been picked up as a stray and labeled feral by the shelter. You see, I had never known kindness from humans, and I was terrified of EVERYTHING. I had NEVER received […]
WYLIE, TX (Sept. 10, 2022) Service to others does not always have to mean serving people! When Kaitlyn Hodges, Katie Jacobs, and Savannah Page were looking for a project for their Girl Scouts Silver Award, they had cats in mind. BIG CATS! The Silver Award is the highest award that can be earned as a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2022) Rockwall High School senior Hope Perryman is a Varsity cheerleader and member of the National Honor Society. She has earned the 6A All State Award this year, as well as the All-American title with the National Cheer Association three years in a row while cheering for RHS. For her senior […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2022) On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 9 p.m., the north lane of the I-30 frontage road at Village Drive will be shut down for unloading materials and equipment to begin the construction of a 190’ flagpole on the site between I-30 and Laguna Drive which will display a 50×80 foot […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2022) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2023 Orientation and Alumni Mixer on September 7 at the newly renovated Rockwall Rotary Hall. Leadership Rockwall’s 20 participants for this year will engage in a nine-month long program that includes a combination of in-depth issue seminars […]
NTTA TRAFFIC ADVISORY! ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 8, 2022) Overnight closure for NTTA maintenance: This closure is needed for bridge maintenance. September 9–10 ( 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) Westbound Interstate 30 in Garland to northbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) direct-connector ramp. Detour to northbound PGBT: Drivers will take the Bass Pro Dr. exit and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2022) We are constantly being bombarded with conflicting stories. What do we believe and what do we attribute to the sensationalism of the media in their desire to increase their sphere of influence? The debate in Washington is never ending, and depending on whom you listen too, you may get a […]