Rockwall, TX (July 12, 2023) – Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper was elected as a Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) this past weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. NDAA is the oldest and largest national organization representing state and local prosecutors in the entire country. It is recognized as a leading authority […]
Garland, TX (July 12, 2023) – Atmos Energy recently became aware of an ongoing “Search Engine Phishing” operation, where cybercriminals use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to place a fake website into a browser’s top search results. Any user who clicks on one of these “spoofed” websites will be redirected to what looks like a […]
Rowlett TX (July 12, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $8,000.00 raised in the quarter ending June 30, 2023 has been donated to the Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rowlett, Freedom Place […]
Rockwall, TX (July 12, 2023) – I recently published an article discussing the introduction of a new recruit into the Army and several readers have asked that I write some more weekly articles about the military. Let’s first look at an Air Force subject. In 1955, the US Air Force introduced its new strategic bomber, […]
Wylie, Texas (July 11, 2023) – The Mirage Las Vegas’ July 3rd news release let the ‘cat out of the bag,’ naming In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie, Texas as one of two sanctuaries that is now forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the meeting of Monday, July 10, 2023. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Review of Board of Trustees Operating Procedures The Board of Trustees […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – Meet Nyla! This sweet 11-month old girl loves belly rubs and wants to cuddle. Nyla was wonderful with other dogs in the shelter, and her former owners say she’s great with children (unknown on cats). Her foster family says that she has not had any accidents in their house […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster […]
Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The award recognizes one district leader annually for their outstanding leadership in and support of school public relations and […]
Rowlett, TX (July 10, 2023) – The Rowlett Rotary Club, a prominent community service organization, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its July Social event. The gathering marked an important occasion for the club, as it welcomed esteemed new members Karl Stupnik and Craig Vitosh. Notable attendees included Walt McCool, Assistant Governor of District […]