Local Rising Star Anna Girtakovska Takes New York Fashion Week by Storm

Local Rising Star Anna Girtakovska Takes New York Fashion Week by Storm

McLendon Chisholm, TX (September 20, 2023) – The glamour and glitz of New York Fashion Week got a taste of small-town charm this September, thanks to the extraordinary talents of 11-year-old Anna Girtakovska, a sixth-grader from McLendon Chisholm, Texas. Anna, who’s set on becoming a famous model and fashion designer, dazzled the runway as she […]

One Campus, One Mission, One Community: Rockwall County Helping Hands hosts groundbreaking ceremony

One Campus, One Mission, One Community: Rockwall County Helping Hands hosts groundbreaking ceremony

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 14, signaling the commencement of construction of its new home and headquarters, where each of the agency’s services will be united on one site. The event, held at 950 Williams St. (their Thrift store location), was attended by local dignitaries, […]

Lakeside Leaders awards generous donation to Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Lakeside Leaders awards generous donation to Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Lakeside Leaders, formerly known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall, gathered for their first meeting of 2023 and were joined by eight local nonprofits at Standard Service on Thursday, September 14. Lakeside Leader members and local nonprofit representatives met and three of the nonprofits in attendance were randomly selected to […]

Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament successfully raises money for those in need

Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament successfully raises money for those in need

Rockwall, TX (September 14, 2023) – The 17th Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament, held on September 8th, 2023, was a resounding success, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters of a great cause. Hosted at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, this year’s tournament featured an exciting Ryder Cup format, pitting the Black Team against the Blue Team […]

District Judge sentences felon to 30 years on drug charge and unlawful possession of a firearm

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 13, 2023) This week, 382nd District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Dallas County resident Keith Bernard Burkins to thirty (30) years in prison for the offenses of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club September 19 meeting “Pretty Reckless”

Rowlett Reviews Book Club September 19 meeting “Pretty Reckless”

Rockwall, TX (September 13, 2023) – Time to get out of the summer doldrums and start something new and interesting!  Join Rowlett Reviews Book Club and hear an exciting story/review each month, delivered by professional Dallas area (or North Texas) speakers or reviewers. This month’s program will be presented by Holly Stevens and is titled […]

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for Heath Holiday Home Tour

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for Heath Holiday Home Tour

HEATH, TX (Sept. 13, 2023) Mark your calendar! Dates have been set for the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour – a community tradition benefiting the Heath High School senior class. Beautifully decorated homes will be open to tour on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to […]

Meet Vito, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Vito, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2023) – Hi, I’m Vito! I am a 1-year old Dachshund mix pup. I’m just a little guy, only 14 pounds, so I’m learning about the big world and that it’s not a scary place after all. I’m getting more and more confident every day, and I know that with the […]

Local teacher unveils sculpture to honor 9/11 first responders

Local teacher unveils sculpture to honor 9/11 first responders

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 11, 2023) Jon Millet, a Rowlett resident and teacher at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) in Addison, unveiled his sculpture honoring first responders who served on September 11, 2001. In partnership with the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, Millet was selected to design and build a one-of-a-kind sculpture commemorating the bravery of first […]