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 […]
Rockwall, TX (September 21, 2023) – Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. CrossFit Swashbuckle of Fate, Texas will be hosting their 2nd annual ROW 4 VETS! This is a FUN family friendly fundraising event to benefit the Coast X Coast Foundation. This is a 4-person team marathon rowing competition To join in the competition the donation […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2023 – At their meeting tonight, Monday September 18, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a decadelong trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is once […]
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, Texas – September 14, 2023 – Four new members have been selected for the City of Rockwall’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the new school year. In addition, eight members will return to the leadership organization. YAC helps teach high school-aged students about local government, while providing them with opportunities to hone their leadership skills. The […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 13, 2023) This week, 382nd District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Dallas County resident Keith Bernard Burkins to thirty (30) years in prison for the offenses of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by […]
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 […]