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 […]

By the numbers: Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive a monumental success

By the numbers: Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive a monumental success

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 3, 2023) The final numbers are IN! In December of 2022, Rockwall County Helping Hands was able to serve a grand total of 472 families during their 46th annual Toy Drive. Due to the outstanding generosity of the community during the holiday season, Helping Hands gave away 9,618 toys and 407 teenagers […]

Patriot PAWS receives donation from Business Jet’s annual golf tournament

Patriot PAWS receives donation from Business Jet’s annual golf tournament

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 3, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs was awarded with nearly $50,000 from Business Jet Cares, a 501(c)(3) started by Business Jet. Founded in 1993, Business Jet is an award winning, family owned and operated fixed-base operator (FBO) for aviation services along with their aircraft charter, management and maintenance services based out […]

Tickets on sale now for Rockwall High School Theatre’s production of Chicago: Teen Edition

Tickets on sale now for Rockwall High School Theatre’s production of Chicago: Teen Edition

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2023) Tickets are on sale now for Rockwall High School Fine Arts Department’s Spring production of Chicago: Teen Edition, opening the last weekend in January. The Rockwall High School program is the first in the district to perform the intriguing production, says Virginia McGuire, RHS Director of Theatre, adding that this […]

Royse City ISD celebrates its Board of Trustees

Royse City ISD celebrates its Board of Trustees

ROYSE CITY, TX (January 1, 2022) January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers and parents on behalf […]

Heath junior to play in Dream All American Bowl Jan. 7

Heath junior to play in Dream All American Bowl Jan. 7

HEATH, TX (Dec. 31, 2022) — Blake Steed was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl taking place on January 7, 2023 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. After rigorous review from the committee, the top athletes were invited to play in the exclusive all-star game and participate in a weekend […]

Open Letter to City of Fate residents by Mayor David Billings

Open Letter to City of Fate residents by Mayor David Billings

FATE, TX (Dec. 31, 2022) Happy New Year! We live in an extraordinary city in extraordinary times.  We continued our rapid growth and the implementation of our unique economic development strategy. We have been recognized throughout the State of Texas for our innovative approach to creating a wonderful place to live, work, and play. My […]