In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In-Sync Exotics welcomes Yoda the Cheetah Wylie, TX, January 17, 2023 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is excited to announce the arrival of Yoda, the Cheetah. Yoda, is retired from the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. SSP is a cooperative animal management program started in 1981 by the Association of Zoos and […]

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2023) The Rockwall High School Interact Club recently hosted their second annual Labyrinth Walk to raise funds for a Malawian girl’s education. The event, which was open to the public, took place on Jan. 7 at Holy Trinity by The Lake Episcopal Church in Heath. The Interact club partnered with Orant […]

Darby Burkey to serve on Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board  

Darby Burkey to serve on Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) — Darby Burkey, IOM will serve in 2023 as one of 20 members of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Board for the 2023 fiscal year. TCCE is the longest standing association of chamber of commerce professionals in the nation, working to provide guidance to local and regional chambers […]

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the Graduation of three new Service Dog Teams on Friday, January 20th at 1:00PM located at their Rockwall Campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, January 9, 2023, two Veterans and one civilian began the two-week Graduation Process of receiving a […]

Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 6, 2023) Royse City ISD and Mrs. Shirley Magness have closed on a land transaction that will be the home of future David & Shirley Magness Middle School. The 40 acre tract of land is just south of I-30 on FM 35. Funds from a successful bond referendum in May of […]

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) Treat your Valentine to an exclusive, waterfront dining experience as Dodie’s at The Harbor presents a special, chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, available Saturday, Feb. 11 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. The prix fixe offering is just $69.99/couple (add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet, or Champagne for $19.99). Guests may also choose from Dodie’s […]

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) ~ When it comes to adding life to your years, John Figliulo could be considered an expert. Born January 10, 1926, John celebrated his 97th birthday this past weekend with his wife of nearly eight years, Evelyn, his nine children and over 80 family, friends, and neighbors. Spend a little […]

Rockwall County Judge sentences Rowlett man to life for aggravated sexual assault of a child

Rockwall County Judge sentences Rowlett man to life for aggravated sexual assault of a child

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) A Rowlett man has been sentenced to life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) by a Rockwall County Judge. On Thursday, January 5, 2023, 439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow sentenced Mark Miller to prison after Miller pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a […]

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

FATE, TX (January 6, 2023) – As part of the adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, City of Fate staff continue to foster relationships with school districts and the YMCA of Rockwall to enter into a shared use agreement allowing Fate families access to youth sports within the community. Therefore, the City of Fate is happy to […]

Local restaurateurs, businessmen acquire Rockwall’s iconic Culpepper Steakhouse

Local restaurateurs, businessmen acquire Rockwall’s iconic Culpepper Steakhouse

Dallas-area restaurant group acquires Culpepper Cattle Company which was set to close ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) Dallas-based UNCO, the owner of popular restaurants Standard Service, HG Sply, Leela’s, Milli and Downtown Dallas sports bar HERO, said Saturday in an email to patrons it acquired Culpepper Cattle Company, a popular Rockwall-area steakhouse that has been […]