Open letter from Rowlett Chamber president: The time to secure Texas’ future is now

Open letter from Rowlett Chamber president: The time to secure Texas’ future is now

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 10, 2022) From the global pandemic to the ongoing war in Ukraine to Chinese threats to Taiwan, the United States is dealing with an unprecedented supply chain crisis that continues to hurt our economy, imperil our national security, and create shortages of everyday products for Americans. Semiconductors used to power our most […]

Rowlett Lions Club donates $16,500 to local charitable causes

Rowlett Lions Club donates $16,500 to local charitable causes

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966.  The $16,500 raised in the quarter ending September 30, 2022 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Society of […]

Rockwall Young Republicans welcome all as they host ‘Current Revolt’ founder Tony Ortiz

Rockwall Young Republicans welcome all as they host ‘Current Revolt’ founder Tony Ortiz

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) Love them or hate them there’s no “politics as usual” with Current Revolt. From investigative journalism, opinion pieces, and satire, Current Revolt covers the topics that people aren’t comfortable saying out loud or having discussions about. It’s impossible to deny the influence that Current Revolt has had on Texas Politics […]

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) Did you know bathrooms are routinely cited as the most dangerous room in the house for the elderly? Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Because so many falls occur in the bathroom, we highly encourage family caregivers to take […]

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

FATE, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) – Finalists and winners for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin.  For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown Association, has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of downtowns across the state. Fate’s Food Haul is being recognized as one of these outstanding […]

Help ‘colour’ someone’s world at Rockwall Meals on Wheels gala Oct. 22

Help ‘colour’ someone’s world at Rockwall Meals on Wheels gala Oct. 22

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2022) Limited tickets remain for the In Colour Gala, set for Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Dallas Hilton/Rockwall Lakefront. A gala committee has been hard at work planning a colorful and scintillating soiree featuring a carefully curated menu, handcrafted cocktails, live art displays, live and silent auction, live entertainment and dancing. […]

Rockwall County sex offender sentenced to 40 years for ‘Invasive Visual Recording’ at Fatted Calf Restaurant

Rockwall County sex offender sentenced to 40 years for ‘Invasive Visual Recording’ at Fatted Calf Restaurant

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) A Rockwall County man and convicted Sex Offender has been sentenced to 40 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) by a Rockwall County District Judge. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, 439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow sentenced Michael Paul Smith to the penitentiary after Smith pled […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Rockwall County construction…and some history

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Rockwall County construction…and some history

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2022) Several citizens have recently asked if I would provide an update on the various construction projects on-going and planned for Rockwall County. When the “new” courthouse was in the planning stages, way back when, the objective was for that building in the future to contain nothing but judicial type activities. […]

Rockwall Art League sets attendance record for Juried Fine Art Show, recognizes winners

Rockwall Art League sets attendance record for Juried Fine Art Show, recognizes winners

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 3, 2022) Nearly 200 art pieces were submitted for the Rockwall Art League Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, which took place this past weekend at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club. The show was also featured online in a digital art gallery. There was a record-breaking turnout with over 300 in attendance. […]