Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 6, 2023) Royse City ISD and Mrs. Shirley Magness have closed on a land transaction that will be the home of future David & Shirley Magness Middle School. The 40 acre tract of land is just south of I-30 on FM 35. Funds from a successful bond referendum in May of […]

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 […]

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) Meet Dakota, aka Potato! She’s spunky, sweet and sassy. She grunts like a pig when she plays and absolutely LIVES for squeaky toys and ropes! Did someone say fetch? Dakota’s down for that too. Once she has played her little heart out, she’s an absolute couch potato and definitely understands the assignment when […]

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 […]

Ephiphany Journey: Rockwall Interact Club to sponsor Labyrinth Walk this weekend

Ephiphany Journey: Rockwall Interact Club to sponsor Labyrinth Walk this weekend

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) ~ Looking for a meaningful way close to the Holiday Season? The Rockwall Interact Club is sponsoring a Labyrinth Walk this coming weekend and would greatly appreciate your support. This event is an invitation for all to join us in an Epiphany Journey of our own to walk the Labyrinth […]

Dennis Lewis takes seat as new Rockwall City Councilmember

Dennis Lewis takes seat as new Rockwall City Councilmember

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) – At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 3, Dennis Lewis was sworn-in to serve the remaining term in Place 5. The seat became vacant on December 31, when Councilmember Dana Macalik stepped down to become County Commissioner. Mr. Lewis served as a Rockwall City Councilmember from 2012-18; he’s […]

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 […]

Highland Meadows to host ‘Grab-n-Go Brunch’ Jan. 9 in honor of local law enforcement

Highland Meadows to host ‘Grab-n-Go Brunch’ Jan. 9 in honor of local law enforcement

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2023) ~ In observance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Parkway in Rockwall, welcomes all local law enforcement to stop in anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 for a Grab-n-Go Brunch in their honor. Staff and residents […]