ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a Rockwall County jury convicted Kilgore resident, James Fears, 48, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Less than 40 minutes after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2022 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2022) Rockwall Breakfast Rotary would like to acknowledge and thank all the local businesses and their patrons who contributed to their 2021 Coats for Kids event. The dollars they contributed helped purchase more than 300 coats for elementary school children. Breakfast Rotary encourages you to support these businesses and thank them […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 7, 2022) Zachary Wincent, a Heath, TX resident, was given the gift of eternal life on January 24, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 23, 1988. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Marget Wincent of Heath TX, sister Zoe Hengst (Brett) of San Marcos TX, Cole Wincent […]
New Cats Arrive Amidst Sanctuary’s Leanest Months for Donations WYLIE, TX (March 3, 2022) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center has been the go-to sanctuary when it comes to rescuing big cats for decades. So when they got the call to rescue nine tigers that had been used in circuses and entertainment, the answer […]
ROWLETT, TX (March 3, 2022) Rowlett Fire Explorer Post One has been recognized as the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year by the National Volunteer Fire Council. Explorer Post One is chartered by the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council and sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Learning for Life Exploring Program, encouraging career education […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2022 — The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rockwall Area’s premier business organization, let the good times roll last night at its “Time to Jazz It Up” Mardi Gras-themed annual awards ceremony at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, where they awarded local businesses with the 2021 Chamber Partner Business Impact […]
COLLIN COUNTY/ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 28, 2022) – If you travel a lot on North Highway 205, you may be familiar with Gwen – a street-wise stray who’s logged more miles in the past three months than I have with my step-counter and a gym membership over the last year. Since early December, the black-and-brown […]
Annual event at Dodie’s Cajun Diner benefits YMCA’s Angel Camp for kids with special needs ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2022) Peak mudbug season is coming and that can only mean one thing – save the date for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special […]