The award is presented to public safety agencies for exceptional demonstration of leadership. HEATH, TX (October 17, 2024)- The FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) recently announced that the Heath Department of Public Safety was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award. This award recognizes the department’s successful completion of an innovative training program designed to strengthen public safety leadership and management globally. The entire command staff of the Heath Department of Public Safety completed […]
GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]
Garland, Texas (October 17, 2024) – The transition from summer to cozy fall days is here. Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season. We also have tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter too. All year round, from gas supply to […]
Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she appears to be housebroken. Swift enjoys doggie treats and is learning how much fun she can have with doggie toys! She is very sweet and […]
Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The group, Lakeside Leaders, with Lacy Deckard and Russ Porter spearheading the mission, are working to help nonprofits raise money and spread awareness. “Lakeside Leaders is […]
Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 recently completed an intensive and enriching leadership retreat, held on October 4th and 5th, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward community leadership development. The retreat, designed to foster teamwork, personal growth, and leadership skills, was held at Leadership on the Move […]
Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry from North Texas Food Bank in partnership with Catholic Charities of Dallas will make it’s monthly distribution to Rockwall on Tuesday, October 15. The pantry offers fresh fruit, vegetables and assorted food items to those in and around the Rockwall area. September’s food pantry served […]
Terrell, TX (October 10, 2024) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free service for early voting will be available weekdays across the entire STAR Transit service area from Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1. In Balch […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]
1st Place 2024 – Bob Minbiole – Carved Human/Animal/Caricatures Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2024) – Growing up in New Orleans, Bob Minbiole’s father introduced him to the art of woodcarving at the age of fifteen. With an Audubon book of birds in hand, they would work together creating the intricate works of art. But as […]
