Dallas Police Chief announces new General Order on the release of police videos from critical incidents

Dallas Police Chief announces new General Order on the release of police videos from critical incidents

(DALLAS, June 30, 2020)–The Dallas Police Department today announced a new change to the department’s General Orders. The modification involves a change in the Video Release Policy when recordings depict specific encounters with the public. Beginning today, the department will release recordings, within 72 hours, of Critical Incidents including Officer Involved Shootings and Use of […]

Caregivers, family celebrate as Rowlett man recovering from COVID-19 is released from Texas Health Hospital Rockwall

Caregivers, family celebrate as Rowlett man recovering from COVID-19 is released from Texas Health Hospital Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2020) After 15 days on a ventilator in ICU at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, 49-year-old Shawn Cook of Rowlett is headed home today, following a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. An emotional send-off was captured on camera, as his caregivers and family celebrated with joyful tear and cheers. Shawn’s recovery is […]

In-Sync’s safety measures help protect public, exotic cats

In-Sync’s safety measures help protect public, exotic cats

(Wylie) Some time yesterday, the owner of a private zoo in Zanesville, Ohio is believed to have willfully released wild, dangerous animals into his community just prior to his death (presumed suicide).  The animals included bears, tigers, lions, wolves, and other dangerous animals.  At the time of this writing, most of the animals have been […]

Fly away, butterflies!

Bring the whole family to Covington’s Nursery in Rowlett for a butterfly release at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. All of the magnificent butterflies in Covington’s Butterfly House will be set free, and the event is free, too. Covington’s Nursery is located at 5518 Liberty Grove Road. Visit their website at covingtonnursery.com. To submit your […]