Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public safety hazard exacerbated by outdoor burning. The following regulations are detailed in the Order: Except as provided, all outdoor […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) – In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila decided, along with another friend, Glo Dodd, to form their own organization. Now, 50 years later […]
Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]
Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – Are you looking for your new best friend? Meet Patch! This sweet 2-year old boy has a heart of gold and is ready to find his forever family! Patch is the perfect size, weighing in at 35 pounds. The first thing he did in his new foster home was […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 18, 2024) — Our November issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to about 17,500 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 18, 2024) – On Thursday, October 17th, 2024, just after 1:00am, Rockwall Police responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive male in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 block of Summer Lee Drive. Officers and Emergency Medical Services arrived and discovered a male subject who had been shot […]
The award is presented to public safety agencies for exceptional demonstration of leadership. HEATH, TX (October 17, 2024)- The FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) recently announced that the Heath Department of Public Safety was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award. This award recognizes the department’s successful completion of an innovative training program designed to strengthen public safety leadership and management globally. The entire command staff of the Heath Department of Public Safety completed […]
GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]
Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she appears to be housebroken. Swift enjoys doggie treats and is learning how much fun she can have with doggie toys! She is very sweet […]
Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The group, Lakeside Leaders, with Lacy Deckard and Russ Porter spearheading the mission, are working to help nonprofits raise money and spread awareness. “Lakeside Leaders is […]