Fate residents to save money on their electric bills (FATE, TX – April 11, 2018) The City of Fate experienced so much success with their last Fate Power Switch Program that they’ve launched another one. Last year, 1 in 4 Fate households registered and saved an average of $368 per year on their energy bills – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2018) The Rockwall County Candidate Forum is happening this Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm in Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet will be moderating the forum. With the May 5th election just weeks away, all Rockwall County residents are invited and encouraged to come and hear directly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2018) During its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10, Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized Sergeant Glenn Hill with the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office and Suzanne Smith with the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as the Employees of the First Quarter 2018. Hill was nominated by the Sheriff’s Office for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 6, 2018) As I drive back to Memphis I often pass an exit labeled, “Gill Campus.” Pride follows the memory of the day the local community college dedicated their campus with my dad’s name on the front, and what’s funny is Dad nearly flunked out of school. He graduated what I […]
The voice of the Lord is over the waters… —Psalm 29:3 (ROCKWALL, TX — April 6, 2018) An awful image flashed before me like a snapshot, waking me in the middle of the night. Immediately, I left my sleeping husband and headed to our 17-year-old’s unoccupied room. In the darkness, I climbed into the empty […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Triathletes of all skill levels have found a home in a newly-formed, Rockwall-based organization dedicated to improving performance and enriching enjoyment of the sport. Founded just a year ago by a group of like-minded local triathletes, the Rockwall Triathlon Club consists of members from all ages, stages and walks […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Students of Lynda Lyon Elementary School recently welcomed a lesson in storytelling from a very special guest: the daughter of legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach and renowned children’s author, Michelle Staubach Grimes. Grimes presented her newly released second children’s book titled “Pidge Takes the Stage,” the sequel to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2018) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County officially became fully operational this morning with a ribbon cutting and signing ceremony. Police chiefs from Rockwall County’s seven jurisdictions signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the event to formally launch the Rockwall CAC. Law enforcement departments in Rockwall County work closely […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 27, 2018) Join Children’s Relief International for the 9th Annual Green Door 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Green Door Race supports Children’s Relief International’s Green Door Project, which builds homes for widows, orphans and the down trodden in Mozambique, Africa and Miragoâne, Haiti. Over […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) Pancakes, syrup, scrambled eggs and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 14 at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers […]