ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) A Rowlett man has been sentenced to life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) by a Rockwall County Judge. On Thursday, January 5, 2023, 439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow sentenced Mark Miller to prison after Miller pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a […]
FATE, TX (January 6, 2023) – As part of the adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, City of Fate staff continue to foster relationships with school districts and the YMCA of Rockwall to enter into a shared use agreement allowing Fate families access to youth sports within the community. Therefore, the City of Fate is happy to […]
Dallas-area restaurant group acquires Culpepper Cattle Company which was set to close ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2023) Dallas-based UNCO, the owner of popular restaurants Standard Service, HG Sply, Leela’s, Milli and Downtown Dallas sports bar HERO, said Saturday in an email to patrons it acquired Culpepper Cattle Company, a popular Rockwall-area steakhouse that has been […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 3, 2023) The final numbers are IN! In December of 2022, Rockwall County Helping Hands was able to serve a grand total of 472 families during their 46th annual Toy Drive. Due to the outstanding generosity of the community during the holiday season, Helping Hands gave away 9,618 toys and 407 teenagers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2023) Tickets are on sale now for Rockwall High School Fine Arts Department’s Spring production of Chicago: Teen Edition, opening the last weekend in January. The Rockwall High School program is the first in the district to perform the intriguing production, says Virginia McGuire, RHS Director of Theatre, adding that this […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (January 1, 2022) January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers and parents on behalf […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 31, 2022) — Blake Steed was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl taking place on January 7, 2023 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. After rigorous review from the committee, the top athletes were invited to play in the exclusive all-star game and participate in a weekend […]
FATE, TX (Dec. 31, 2022) Happy New Year! We live in an extraordinary city in extraordinary times. We continued our rapid growth and the implementation of our unique economic development strategy. We have been recognized throughout the State of Texas for our innovative approach to creating a wonderful place to live, work, and play. My […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 28, 2022) I woke early and instead of snuggling back in till daylight, I got up; the anticipated aroma of a cup of coffee and thoughts of the first sip tickling my brain. I am sitting in the quiet now, with a crimson throw at my feet, absorbing the Christmas tree glow. […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 22, 2022) Department of Public Safety Captain Michael Morgan was named 2022 Citywide Employee of the Year during the Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon held December 14 at the Hidden Creek Special Events venue in Heath “We are grateful to all of our employees and officers for their hard work and […]