FROM THE ROCKWALL COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 27, 2017) Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the New Years’ Day holiday. This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily? It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas. My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Dec. 23, 2017) Recently the Military Heritage Museum of North Texas heard of the opportunity to purchase FEMA overstock meals for pennies on the dollar. The Museum, which is run by British military veteran Mark Witham, wanted to use the opportunity to provide veterans who were homeless or who may be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX–December 22, 2017) STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays. STAR Transit’s offices will be closed Friday, 12/22 (In observance of Christmas Eve), Monday, 12/25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, 1/1 (New Year’s Day). This includes On Demand Service, the Kaufman Trolley, The Link and Terrell Fixed Routes 803 and 804. STAR […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 22, 2017) We have all heard the negative reports from across our land of instances where the Christmas Season is assailed, and it seems that all the Grinches of Christmas ban together each year in one voice to shout down the traditions of Christmas. Yes, we know the crazy stories of […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — December 22, 2017) The winning home 1212 Artesia Lane, located in the Brushy Creek subdivision of McLendon-Chisholm was decorated by owners Gordon H. Varney and Stephanie Sealey. A yard sign listed what channel to turn your radio to and it was a real treat to watch all of the lights dazzle with […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 22, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2017, including BJ White, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Yana McGowan, Administrative Services; Javier Falcon, Public Works; Scott Qualls, Community Development; and Officer Michael Morgan, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park and the Civil Air Patrol Lakeshore Squadron invited the community to place wreaths atop the graves of fallen military members in their honor during Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16. Wreaths Across America was founded by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX–December 21 2017) Rockwall High School robotics team’s student officers (President – Gabriel Colmenares, EVP of Robotic Operations – Brandon Taylor, EVP of Public Relations – Hannah Cowgill, EVP of Business Operations – Aaron Smith), the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference. Only 40 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Billie Stevenson Elementary 6th grader Emma McCarthy as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian Kirk Aldridge and Billie Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher presented McCarthy with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14. McCarthy’s teachers describe her as […]