Dodie’s serves free lunch to graduating Patriot Paws veterans

Dodie’s serves free lunch to graduating Patriot Paws veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor honored seven graduating military veterans of the Patriot Paws Service Dogs program this afternoon by treating them to a free luncheon at the restaurant. The veterans and their canine companions joined Patriot Paws trainers and staff for some delicious food prior to the […]

Commissioners Court takes action to save county millions on tax bonds

Commissioners Court takes action to save county millions on tax bonds

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Action taken by Rockwall County Commissioners Court could lead to the county saving about $3.7 million in interest on almost $27 million in tax bonds. The vote taken by commissioners during their Oct. 24 regular meeting unanimously approved a resolution that authorized preliminary action involving the proposed issuance of […]

President Trump signs Ratcliffe cybercrime-fighting bill into law

President Trump signs Ratcliffe cybercrime-fighting bill into law

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616) was signed into law on Nov. 2 by President Trump. The law provides state and local law enforcement with the tools and training they need to combat cybercrime and protect our communities. It […]

Married Life

Married Life

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) I’ve been married for a little over a month now, and I’ve gotta say it’s the best thing ever! I can still vividly recall the feelings of excitement and nervousness I felt as I sat in the Groom’s Room in the Chestnut Square Wedding Chapel in McKinney. I found […]

A Gift of Life: Miracle Donor Gives Kidney

A Gift of Life: Miracle Donor Gives Kidney

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) Now that Jesse Vaughn has a new kidney, he has another need. “Help me thank God for Carl Alsabrook,” Vaughn said, referring to the man—city manager of Royse City and former Rockwall police officer—who donated a kidney for his Oct. 6 transplant surgery. “He’s an incredible human being,” said […]

Wall of Honor

Wall of Honor

Community recognizes war veterans   (ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) On the wall across from the theater room at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living hang honorary plaques for each of the residents who served in the military, surrounding two words that embody their sacrifice for our country: “Our Heroes.” This is the Wall of […]

Rockwall ISD to hold public community education summits

Rockwall ISD to hold public community education summits

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017)  Rockwall ISD will hold four community education summits, open to the public, November 6-7 to discuss the future of the district. As Rockwall ISD continues to grow at an exciting pace, it is important to celebrate past successes and create a new vision to ensure Rockwall ISD continues its […]

Halloween safety tips

Halloween safety tips

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 11, 2017) Although Halloween comes before the change back to standard time this year, the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. With shorter days comes more night driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly two-thirds of all fatal pedestrian crashes and about 20% of […]

Rockwall recognized as a Purple Heart County

Rockwall recognized as a Purple Heart County

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) A Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclamation was presented Oct. 24 to recognize Rockwall County as a “Purple Heart County” and designate the day as “Purple Heart Day” in the county. Seven Purple Heart recipients attended the Tuesday meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court to hear County Commissioner Lee Gilbert […]