Rockwall Riviera is back: Culpepper Cattle Co. to host grand re-opening this weekend, Sept 29-Oct 1

Rockwall Riviera is back: Culpepper Cattle Co. to host grand re-opening this weekend, Sept 29-Oct 1

ROCKWALL, TX [September 26, 2023] – Culpepper Cattle Co., the third iteration of the iconic restaurant located in Rockwall, is set to open Friday, September 29. This version of the concept comes from UNCO, the hospitality company behind popular DFW concepts such as HG Sply Co., Leela’s Wine Bar, and HERO by HG Sply Co. […]

District Judge sentences felon to 30 years on drug charge and unlawful possession of a firearm

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 […]

Tickets available for AMICA Rockwall’s Denim & Diamonds Gala

Tickets available for AMICA Rockwall’s Denim & Diamonds Gala

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Tickets are still available for AMICA Rockwall’s annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala set for 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 16 at Culpepper Steakhouse. For tickets, visit >> https://one.bidpal.net/rockwallamica/ticketing The gala will include hors d’oeuvres and dinner stations, red carpet walk and wrap featuring sponsors and underwriters, sponsor and […]

Rockwall County District Attorney elected as President of State Prosecutors’ Association

Rockwall County District Attorney elected as President of State Prosecutors’ Association

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has taken office as the 82nd President of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. TDCAA is a non-profit organization and the only one dedicated to serving Texas prosecutors and their staffs in the State of Texas.  It produces comprehensive continuing legal education courses, provides technical assistance to the […]

Rockwall County Jury Convicts Man of Third Degree Felony Offense of Exploitation of an Elderly Individual

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) On Tuesday October 8, 2019, a Rockwall County jury convicted Houston resident Richard Dick Joles, 61, of the third degree felony offense of Exploitation of an Elderly Individual.  After the same jury heard additional punishment evidence, they sentenced the defendant to seven (7) years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that […]

AMICA to host Denim & Diamonds Gala Oct. 13

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 28, 2018) The Ladies of AMICA invite the community to their annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala on Saturday, October 13 at Culpepper Steak House.  Plan for an action-packed evening including a live and silent auction, casino gaming, dinner, live music, raffles, and much more. Tickets are $200 per couple and can […]

Great American Award presented to First Assistant, Rockwall County DA’s Office

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 presented their “Great American Award” to Damita Sangermano, First Assistant at the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office, during their annual awards luncheon.  The award was given to Sangermano for her efforts in helping to create the North Texas Regional Veteran’s Court. “This […]

Leadership Rockwall outlines ‘Refuge of Rockwall’ service project at fundraising luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 introduced its community service project benefitting the future Advocacy Center in Rockwall during its fundraiser luncheon held at The Center on Thursday, Feb. 11. Leadership Rockwall 2016 class member Jerry Welch presented the many in attendance with details […]

Expert panel addresses Rockwall area parents, teens on substance abuse

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 22, 2014) Local parents and students were treated to a wealth of informative and thought-provoking material regarding teen drug/alcohol abuse during the Community Forum held at the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday night. The forum, entitled “Keeping Our Kids Safe from Drugs and Alcohol,” included presentations from six panelists from […]

Newcomers welcome DA Culpepper, plan February meeting

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends proudly welcomed Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper as the guest speaker at their January meeting. Culpepper has served on numerous committees and received much acclaim for her outstanding accomplishments. Her extremely relevant and interesting program revealed the epidemic problem of identity […]