Rockwall, TX (July 26, 2023) – When Margie Ybarra, B.S.N., R.N., graduated from nursing school, she had to twirl a piece of hair and fasten on a white nurse’s hat with a bobby pin to get ready for work every day. “That hat had to go to the cleaners to be starched. We couldn’t clean […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 26, 2023) This week, visiting District Judge Richard Beacom sentenced Jarod Broussard, 41, to forty (40) years in a Texas prison for the offense of Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon/Family Violence. The Rockwall Police Department arrested Broussard on August 21, 2022, after his girlfriend escaped in the […]
UPDATE: July 26, 2023 An AMBER Alert issued for Caylee Lynne Sellers, 16, out of Royse City was canceled on July 26. Police said she was found unharmed at a home in Euless. ROYSE CITY, TX (July 25, 2023) The Royse City Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old juvenile. Caylee Lynne Sellers (White/Female, 5’3”, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 25, 2023) Introducing Finnegan, or Finn, the most adorable dog you’ll ever meet! He’s a little guy but loves so big! Finn was brought to the shelter as a stray but is ready for a family to call his own. He’s looking for a calm and patient home that understands he needs […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 24, 2023) The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion made by Commissioner John Stacy, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to designate Precinct 2 Commissioner Dana Macalik as the lead agent for Rockwall County to create the “Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050” with the goal of presenting a final draft […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (July 24, 2023) There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.,m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550. Learn how the City is addressing water issues, water supply system acquisition process, public benefits and water conservation efforts. The meeting is hosted by Mayor Keith Short and Mayor […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2023) Enthusiastic preschool children from the Rise daycares located at 915 N. Goliad and 301 W. Kaufman in Rockwall, received two special visitors today: Constable John Benedetto and Deputy Constable Chad Fogg, Precinct 1. The children were made honorary Deputy Constables for the day with sticker badges for all. Smiles abound on […]
Royse City, TX (July 17, 2023) – The name of Royse City ISD’s newest high school honors longtime district leader and City of Fate. A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Kevin Worthy Fate High School (WFHS) as the official name for the district’s second […]
Rockwall, TX (July 13, 2023) – On the first Friday of each month, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) arrives to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Rockwall to provide food for those in need. Each month, the church and the NTFB can count on Rockwall Rotarians to give their time and energy! The July distribution […]