ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 22, 2023 — Our latest print edition is on its way to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our October issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good news and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2023) This week, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Stacey Christian Owens to fifty (50) years in the penitentiary after Owens pled guilty to five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Owens, 49, was arrested in July of 2022 after officers and detectives with the Rockwall Police Department executed a […]
Garland, TX – [September 19, 2023] – The Garland Independent School District (GISD) is thrilled to announce that Herfurth Elementary School has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education officially announced this on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. A Legacy of Excellence The Garland Independent School District has a storied […]
Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2023) – Snowy is a beautiful Tabby and Snowshoe Siamese mix. She is shy at first but loves to being petted and loved on, so she comes around! Snowy is fine with being held for short periods, but she prefers laying in someone’s lap while getting petted. She has been around […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 14, signaling the commencement of construction of its new home and headquarters, where each of the agency’s services will be united on one site. The event, held at 950 Williams St. (their Thrift store location), was attended by local dignitaries, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Lakeside Leaders, formerly known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall, gathered for their first meeting of 2023 and were joined by eight local nonprofits at Standard Service on Thursday, September 14. Lakeside Leader members and local nonprofit representatives met and three of the nonprofits in attendance were randomly selected to […]
Rockwall, TX (September 14, 2023) – The 17th Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament, held on September 8th, 2023, was a resounding success, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters of a great cause. Hosted at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, this year’s tournament featured an exciting Ryder Cup format, pitting the Black Team against the Blue Team […]
Rowlett, TX (September 13, 2023) – September is Hunger Action Month. Unfortunately, the number of people who need assistance with food continues to grow in our community. In fact, over 27% of children under 18 in Dallas County live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the past year. We need your help to […]
Rockwall, TX (September 13, 2023) – Time to get out of the summer doldrums and start something new and interesting! Join Rowlett Reviews Book Club and hear an exciting story/review each month, delivered by professional Dallas area (or North Texas) speakers or reviewers. This month’s program will be presented by Holly Stevens and is titled […]
HEATH, TX (Sept. 13, 2023) Mark your calendar! Dates have been set for the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour – a community tradition benefiting the Heath High School senior class. Beautifully decorated homes will be open to tour on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to […]