ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2023) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Jan 17. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2023) The Rockwall Police Department will host its bi-annual Citizens Police Academy starting Jan. 31. The Citizens Police Academy is a 30-hour block of comprehensive instruction which allows citizens to experience and learn about law enforcement topics that are important to them. Some of the topics covered include: Field Training Telecommunications […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 11, 2023) Longtime Rockwall resident and businessman Tim McCallum announced today he intends to run for Rockwall City Council, Place 1, in the May 6, 2023, general elections, a seat he formerly held. McCallum is well known for his service to his community, having been twice awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
FATE, TX (January 6, 2023) – As part of the adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, City of Fate staff continue to foster relationships with school districts and the YMCA of Rockwall to enter into a shared use agreement allowing Fate families access to youth sports within the community. Therefore, the City of Fate is happy to […]
Lions Club of Rowlett donates $5000 quarter ending Dec. 31, 2022 ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) ~ The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $5,000.00 raised in the quarter ending December 31, 2022 has been donated to the Wreaths Across America-North Texas […]
Dallas-area restaurant group acquires Culpepper Cattle Company which was set to close ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) Dallas-based UNCO, the owner of popular restaurants Standard Service, HG Sply, Leela’s, Milli and Downtown Dallas sports bar HERO, said Saturday in an email to patrons it acquired Culpepper Cattle Company, a popular Rockwall-area steakhouse that has been […]
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 […]