A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: That BUFF, “ Big Ugly Fat Fellow”…The B-52 Airplane

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: That BUFF, “ Big Ugly Fat Fellow”…The B-52 Airplane

Rockwall, TX (July 12, 2023) – I recently published an article discussing the introduction of a new recruit into the Army and several readers have asked that I write some more weekly articles about the military. Let’s first look at an Air Force subject. In 1955, the US Air Force introduced its new strategic bomber, […]

In-Sync Welcomes Siegfried & Roy Exotic Cats!

In-Sync Welcomes Siegfried & Roy Exotic Cats!

Wylie, Texas (July 11, 2023) – The Mirage Las Vegas’ July 3rd news release let the ‘cat out of the bag,’ naming In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie, Texas as one of two sanctuaries that is now forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in […]

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the meeting of Monday, July 10, 2023.  NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Review of Board of Trustees Operating Procedures The Board of Trustees […]

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The award recognizes one district leader annually for their outstanding leadership in and support of school public relations and […]

Rowlett Rotary Club celebrates new members and officers and a new vision

Rowlett Rotary Club celebrates new members and officers and a new vision

Rowlett, TX (July 10, 2023) – The Rowlett Rotary Club, a prominent community service organization, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its July Social event. The gathering marked an important occasion for the club, as it welcomed esteemed new members Karl Stupnik and Craig Vitosh. Notable attendees included Walt McCool, Assistant Governor of District […]

Local High School Student Council Raises Funds for Wipe Out Kids Cancer through Custom Flag Sales

Local High School Student Council Raises Funds for Wipe Out Kids Cancer through Custom Flag Sales

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – In a remarkable display of community spirit and empathy, the Student Council of Heath High School has launched a fundraising campaign to support Wipe Out Kids Cancer, by selling custom H flags, to all Heath Hawks fans, with the help of Rockwall Sports! For the month of September, Heath High […]

Siren Rock Brewing Company taps award-winning industry veteran as new head brewer

Siren Rock Brewing Company taps award-winning industry veteran as new head brewer

Rockwall, TX (July 7, 2023) – Siren Rock Brewing Company, based in Rockwall, is excited to announce their new Head Brewer, Matt Pennington. An accomplished head brewer, Matt has been brewing for more than 10+ years across DFW. After beginning his love of craft beer and brewing in college, Matt began his internship at Armadillo […]

Rockwall Rotary concludes year and inducts new officers for 2023-2024 year

Rockwall Rotary concludes year and inducts new officers for 2023-2024 year

Rockwall, TX, (July 6, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, the Rockwall Rotary Club concluded their year with inductions of new officers, awards, recognitions and a recap of the year. Outgoing president, Greg Blair, thanked the Rockwall Rotary membership for the past year as he concluded his term. Highlighting many accomplishments of the prior year, […]

City of Fate to build new Pump Station on Hwy 66

City of Fate to build new Pump Station on Hwy 66

Fate, TX (July 5, 2023) – The City of Fate will begin construction on a new 6.5-million-gallon pump station located at N. Ben Payne Road and Highway 66 this summer.  Members of the City Council, city leadership and the Public Works department gather on Thursday, July 6th for a groundbreaking ceremony for the $18M project. The project […]