ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2023) Enthusiastic preschool children from the Rise daycares located at 915 N. Goliad and 301 W. Kaufman in Rockwall, received two special visitors today: Constable John Benedetto and Deputy Constable Chad Fogg, Precinct 1. The children were made honorary Deputy Constables for the day with sticker badges for all. Smiles abound on […]
Royse City, TX (July 17, 2023) – The name of Royse City ISD’s newest high school honors longtime district leader and City of Fate. A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Kevin Worthy Fate High School (WFHS) as the official name for the district’s second […]
Rockwall, TX (July 14, 2023) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome A-Affordable Storage to the community with a ribbon-cutting on July 11th with Chamber members and staff present. A-Affordable Storage offers RV and boat storage and more with 24 hour security, dump station, and other amenities and conveniences. Located at […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – Meet Nyla! This sweet 11-month old girl loves belly rubs and wants to cuddle. Nyla was wonderful with other dogs in the shelter, and her former owners say she’s great with children (unknown on cats). Her foster family says that she has not had any accidents in their house […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (July 7, 2023) The Royse City Police Department received a call on July 7, 2023 at 2:30am of a pedestrian who was struck by an 18-wheeler on Eastbound IH30 in the area between Erby Campbell and FM 548. The pedestrian was deceased upon officers’ arrival. Based on physical evidence, it appears the […]
Austin, TX (June 30, 2023) – The Texas Judicial Council recognized the Honorable Mark Russo and Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Rockwall, Friday for their ongoing commitment to excellence in judicial administration. Russo is the first Justice of the Peace in the state of Texas to complete the months long process. The Centers of […]
Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2023) – On July 4, 1776, a huge event took place after the American Revolution that we celebrate as a federal holiday. The Second Continental Congress unanimously adapted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, announcing the colonies separation from Great Britain. The United States of America has been involved […]
Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2023) – This Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County is a newly formed select group for children in Rockwall County and beyond in grades 3-8. They have just completed with their first Spring Concert entitled “A Circle of Song,” which featured songs like “The Moon,” “American Game Song Medley”, “Wynken, Blynken and […]
Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2023) – For 30 years, Rockwall County Helping Hands has been partnering with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas to provide free legal advice on civil matters for clients. Things such as foreclosure prevention, family law matters, and Medicare/Medicaid benefits, and more are all covered in this partnership. Helping Hands is honored to […]