Steven Pinell Book-In Photo ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 2, 2026) Last week, Judge Brian Williams of the 503rd Judicial District Court sentenced Steven Randall Pinell, 52, to fifteen years confinement in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender with a Previous Conviction. The Court heard testimony that, […]
Organization earns national recognition for creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered Oct. 28, 2026 – Texas Health Resources was named one of the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine. This marks the organization’s 10th appearance on the list, ranking No. 38 this year […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 26, 2026) – Weather permitting, the eastbound I-30 off-ramp to Horizon Road in Rockwall (Exit 67A) will close and detour through early 2027 as part of the ongoing expansion project. This will allow crews to construct and relocate the exit and entrance ramps serving the Horizon Road area along I-30. Drivers […]
Each year in October, we celebrate Texas Chamber of Commerce Week. This is an opportunity to recognize the people who make our Chamber’s work possible. When you attend a luncheon, celebrate a business opening, or participate in a leadership program, you see the finished product. Behind those experiences is a talented team whose preparation, dedication, […]
Atmos Energy’s Winter Warm-Up Checklist prepares customers for cold weather GARLAND, Texas – Oct. 22, 2026 – Fall is a busy season with students returning to school, leaves beginning to change color, and football in full swing. Before long, Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday decorating will be underway as families and friends come together to celebrate […]
Award-Winning Rockwall Waterfront Restaurant Honors Veterans and Active-Duty Military with a Complimentary Meal from a Special Veterans Day Menu ROCKWALL, TX (October 22, 2026) – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel this Veterans Day by offering a complimentary entrée from a specially selected menu on Wednesday, November […]
ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) McDonald’s is serving up breakfast and family fun as its Birdie Breakfast Club Tour makes a stop in Rowlett on Saturday, Oct. 24. From 9 to 11 a.m., guests can visit the McDonald’s at 8503 Lakeview Parkway to enjoy breakfast favorites, participate in family-friendly activities and meet and eat with Birdie. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) — Need extra tables and chairs for a family gathering, a cooler for a cookout, or a tool for a weekend project? RentLokr, a peer-to-peer rental marketplace founded by Rockwall resident Tyler Buchanan, helps people find useful items offered by owners nearby. The idea is practical: rent something for the […]
LAVON, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) — A year’s worth of pizza could be in store for early arrivals as Little Caesars celebrates the grand opening of its new Lavon restaurant Saturday, Oct. 24. Located at 845 S. State Hwy. 78, Suite 120, the restaurant will host a family-friendly celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., […]
We came. We shopped. We charged. EDITOR’S NOTE ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) There are special occasions when a woman should wear a tiara. Our friend Kristy Tyra decided a shopping tournament was one of them. Sheri Parks, Cindy Tayem and I happily embraced her royal vision. Together, we became Retail Royalty, complete with tiaras, […]