ROCKWALL, TX (May 15, 2023) On Thursday, May 4, 2023, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rowlett resident, Nevan Lydens, 19, of the offense of Murder after deliberating for less than two hours. Last week, that same jury rejected defendant’s claim of sudden passion and returned a sentence of thirty (30) years in the penitentiary. Jurors […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2023) All local first responders, friends, family and community members are invited to PTSD911, a fundraising event presented by Rockwall nonpofit, A Badge of Honor, and the City of Garland on Saturday, June 24th at the historic Plaza Theater in Garland. “It’s our goal that the movie will provide hope for […]
Garland, TX (April 21, 2023) – Garland ISD proudly announces that Assistant Director of Athletics, Judy Campbell, was named the first-ever recipient of the Jody Conradt Award by The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA). This prestigious award is given to the recipient based on the following criteria: The candidate must be a female professional member […]
Rowlett, Texas, (April 21 , 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors unanimously voted to support and endorse all three of the Garland ISD Bond Propositions that will be on the May 6th ballot. Each of the propositions were carefully reviewed and discussed by the Board of Directors who considered […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2022) The I-30 work zone over Lake Ray Hubbard is expanding, as a second improvement project gets underway in the corridor. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for extra travel time to help traffic safely navigate through these adjacent work zones. A $334 million project to improve I-30 between Dalrock Road […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2022) The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 with best viewing at The Harbor at 7 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7. Boats will […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) Dancers from The Dance FX Studio, including Rockwall High School Stingerettes, a member of the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers and a Rockwall-Heath JV Starstepper, will be performing in the THANKSGIVING PARADE finale with Mariah Carey and the Kilgore College Rangerettes! Local dance choreographer and Dance FX director, Afton Fox, was chosen to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) The most MAGICAL time of year is here! Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Nutcracker Ballet presented by Rockwall Ballet Company and CK Studio. Join them Thanksgiving weekend as Clara celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Rat Queen, travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm […]
ROWLETT, TX (June 17, 2022) – Company of Rowlett Performers will present Matilda the Musical July 9-17, 2022 at Plaza Theater (521 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040). The show runs for two weekends with kid-friendly matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm and two Saturday evening performances. Tickets to this family-friendly musical are $15 […]
DALLAS/ROCKWALL COUNTY (June 13, 2022) – Weather permitting, east and westbound I-30 will intermittently narrow to one lane at Dalrock Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly starting Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 for striping work as part of the ongoing I-30 project. Motorists should be aware of a traffic shift on […]