Rockwall County gains two new U.S. citizens

Rockwall County gains two new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Gianni Fontanot, and his wife, Carlet Zarraga-Fontanot of Rockwall, originally from Mexico and Venezuela, recently became U.S. citizens. Gianni visited the U.S. 30 years ago on a work-related assignment. After learning more about the country, the heroes, the struggles, and the seeking of justice for all, he dreamed of becoming […]

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2022) The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, part of the Rockwall County Library, celebrated 23 years of the RFA program and honored 28 adults who recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. Each new citizen was recognized and awarded a certificate and US flag during a June 11 reception at […]

Reading for Adults Literacy Center to celebrate new U.S. citizens

Reading for Adults Literacy Center to celebrate new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) – The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, a part of the Rockwall County Library,  will celebrate 23 years of the RFA program and honor 28  adults who have recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. The reception will be Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., in […]

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is helping to sponsor a community meeting to discuss the Rockwall County Sheriff’s new 287(g) program with ICE. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, Texas 75032. A […]

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its January monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2018. This month’s guest speakers are Texas State Representatives Victoria Neave (D) and Justin Holland (R) who will provide a legislative update. Ms. Neave represents District 107 which includes […]

Apply now for Allen’s Citizens Police Academy

Anyone 18 years or older who lives or works in the City of Allen may apply to participate in the free Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week course that begins Thursday, Sept. 9 and covers everything from criminal law and patrol tactics to surveillence. The course is presented twice a year by the Allen Police Department’s Community Relations Unit […]