ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 23, 2022) Today, State Representative Justin Holland announced key staff changes including the departure of Alexandra Fowler who has served HD-33 as a policy analyst and interim-district director as well as Rep. Holland’s political director during the spring primary. Fowler has accepted the campaign manager role for the Jamee Jolley Campaign who […]
Stable owners, who moved onto the property just three weeks ago, request help FORNEY, TX (Aug. 22, 2022) At Skyview Stables in Forney, 20 show and lesson horses were standing in 11″ of water this morning, and they have lost all shavings and hay due to the heavy rains and flooding. Grooms are on site, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 18, 2022) I was under the weather this past week, on the mend now and enjoying coffee outside in the mild early morning, with Bob Kilgore, our big black and white kitty. This malaise leaves me wanting only to be still and enjoy the peace of the garden. Blessedly, I feel no […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 15, 2022) Ever so often the question of the Rockwall County retirement plan is raised, usually because of some neighboring county suggesting their plan be changed. All the counties in Texas, along with many of the districts, are members of the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCRDS). This system was created […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 14, 2022) Growing up, Mom often made us toast for breakfast. It was fast and easy but still homemade. Some days just plain butter toast, some days with peanut butter and on special days, we had cinnamon toast. A couple years ago, I posted my mom’s cinnamon toast recipe on my personal […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 14, 2022) The Rockwall 7ers, a professional men’s basketball team competing under The Basketball League (thebasketballleague.net) will host several in person try-outs to fill their roster for the 2023 season. Tryout dates currently scheduled are: Saturday, August 20th Saturday, September 24th Saturday, October 8th Saturday, November 19th Saturday, January 14th All […]
Rockwall Rotary celebrates renovation ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 9, 2022) The newly renovated Event Center at Rockwall Rotary Hall is on its way to becoming one of Rockwall’s top event venues. From corporate meetings and private parties to wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, its open concept and impressive interior makes it suitable for a large range […]
ROWLETT, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) – On August 5, 2022, Rick Sheffield, Executive Director of the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation, received certification as a Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). RHDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive rental housing development finance training […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) JER Chilton YMCA staff and campers celebrated another successful season of Angel Camp at their annual End of Summer Party on July 29. This summer marked the 14thnd year of Angel Camp. Angel Camp provides an opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy traditional day camp activities like horseback […]
ROWLETT, TX (Aug. 6, 2022) Last night at approximately 7 p.m., Rowlett Police Department was dispatched to the 3000 block of Silver Springs Way on a welfare concern call. The caller reported concerns relating to her husband (suspect) who was exhibiting strange behavior and for their infant child that was in his care at the […]