ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2026) Rockwall Police Detective Laurie Burks was recently recognized for her outstanding dedication and commitment to combating family violence in Rockwall County during the annual Vigil for Women in Need. In recognition of her lasting impact, the “Laurie Burks Beacon of Hope Award” was established by Women in Need in her […]
ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – The City of Rowlett believes in democracy. We believe in unity, and the rule of law. The violence that transpired in Washington, D.C. last week not only violated these tenets, but struck at the very core of the values we hold sacred. And we, as those who are […]
(JUNE 1, 20202) Governor Greg Abbott, along with all four United States Attorneys in Texas, announced today that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution. Anyone who is arrested and charged with such […]