(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616) was signed into law on Nov. 2 by President Trump. The law provides state and local law enforcement with the tools and training they need to combat cybercrime and protect our communities. It […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) I’ve been married for a little over a month now, and I’ve gotta say it’s the best thing ever! I can still vividly recall the feelings of excitement and nervousness I felt as I sat in the Groom’s Room in the Chestnut Square Wedding Chapel in McKinney. I found […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) Now that Jesse Vaughn has a new kidney, he has another need. “Help me thank God for Carl Alsabrook,” Vaughn said, referring to the man—city manager of Royse City and former Rockwall police officer—who donated a kidney for his Oct. 6 transplant surgery. “He’s an incredible human being,” said […]
Community recognizes war veterans (ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) On the wall across from the theater room at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living hang honorary plaques for each of the residents who served in the military, surrounding two words that embody their sacrifice for our country: “Our Heroes.” This is the Wall of […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov. 2, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) With their capes billowing behind them in the cool morning breeze, community members soared down the trails of Harry Myers Park clad in superhero garb to support abused and neglected children during the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run on Oct. 28. The 9th annual event had a new […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2017) Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in December 2017 and January 2018! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2017) National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter Class of 2021 met at Harry Myers Park to decorate pillowcases for Project Sleep Tight. The Sleep Tight project involves making personal, one-of-a-kind, colorful pillowcases for those who have served or are currently serving in the military. The NCL mission for this […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD will hold four community education summits, open to the public, November 6-7 to discuss the future of the district. As Rockwall ISD continues to grow at an exciting pace, it is important to celebrate past successes and create a new vision to ensure Rockwall ISD continues its […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]