Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 19, 2023) Students and staff at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy and members of the Heath Band celebrated the return of a beloved teacher following a six-month deployment to Kuwait with the Air Force Reserves. Master Sergeant Tonja Coykendall, also known as Mrs. Coykendall to Rockwall ISD, returned to a […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan, 19, 2023) From polices on infection control, hygiene and cleanliness to record-keeping, compliance and care plan reviews, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they have once again achieved the exemplary status of ‘no deficiencies’ following their annual state survey. All […]

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In-Sync Exotics welcomes Yoda the Cheetah Wylie, TX, January 17, 2023 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is excited to announce the arrival of Yoda, the Cheetah. Yoda, is retired from the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. SSP is a cooperative animal management program started in 1981 by the Association of Zoos and […]

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2023) The Rockwall High School Interact Club recently hosted their second annual Labyrinth Walk to raise funds for a Malawian girl’s education. The event, which was open to the public, took place on Jan. 7 at Holy Trinity by The Lake Episcopal Church in Heath. The Interact club partnered with Orant […]

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the Graduation of three new Service Dog Teams on Friday, January 20th at 1:00PM located at their Rockwall Campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, January 9, 2023, two Veterans and one civilian began the two-week Graduation Process of receiving a […]

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) ~ When it comes to adding life to your years, John Figliulo could be considered an expert. Born January 10, 1926, John celebrated his 97th birthday this past weekend with his wife of nearly eight years, Evelyn, his nine children and over 80 family, friends, and neighbors. Spend a little […]

Rockwall County Judge sentences Rowlett man to life for aggravated sexual assault of a child

Rockwall County Judge sentences Rowlett man to life for aggravated sexual assault of a child

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 to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

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 […]

Local restaurateurs, businessmen acquire Rockwall’s iconic Culpepper Steakhouse

Local restaurateurs, businessmen acquire Rockwall’s iconic Culpepper Steakhouse

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 […]

By the numbers: Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive a monumental success

By the numbers: Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive a monumental success

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 […]