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, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 6, 2023) Royse City ISD and Mrs. Shirley Magness have closed on a land transaction that will be the home of future David & Shirley Magness Middle School. The 40 acre tract of land is just south of I-30 on FM 35. Funds from a successful bond referendum in May of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) Treat your Valentine to an exclusive, waterfront dining experience as Dodie’s at The Harbor presents a special, chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, available Saturday, Feb. 11 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. The prix fixe offering is just $69.99/couple (add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet, or Champagne for $19.99). Guests may also choose from Dodie’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 3, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs was awarded with nearly $50,000 from Business Jet Cares, a 501(c)(3) started by Business Jet. Founded in 1993, Business Jet is an award winning, family owned and operated fixed-base operator (FBO) for aviation services along with their aircraft charter, management and maintenance services based out […]