A 75-year-old woman was killed after a Chevrolet pickup crossed into her lane, striking her Kia SUV head-on. The fatal crash happened on January 20, 2021 just after…
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A 35-year-old Wylie, Texas man has been sentenced for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today. Zachary Sean Layne…
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From Rockwall County Emergency Management: ROCKWALL, TEXAS – January 20, 2021 – Governor Greg Abbott announced a change in the state’s strategy to make the COVID-19 vaccine available…
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From the City of Rockwall: On January 31, City Manager Rick Crowley will retire after 42 years in municipal government, 37 of those with the City of Rockwall.…
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Jeffrey Lowe and Tiger King LLC Ordered to Relinquish Big Cat Cubs to United States for Placement in Suitable Facilities
On Jan. 15, 2021, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the United States and against Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park…
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A Lubbock dentist has been charged with child pornography crimes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah. Jason Paul White, 41, was charged…
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In the final days of President Donald Trump’s tenure, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed Friday to extend for 10 years Texas’ health care safety…
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After a year of racial reckoning, Black lawmakers believe they can finally eliminate Confederate Heroes Day in Texas
The day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring a leader of the American civil rights movement, some Texas employees will also take a paid…
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15 Year Old Allegedly Kills One in Shootout in Garland. Another 18 Year Old Arrested for Involvement.
A 15 year old male allegedly shot and killed a person on Thursday during a shootout at a gas station in Garland. Another 18 year old male has…
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18 Year Old Royse City Woman Wanted for Murder Captured in Colorado by US Marshal’s Service
An 18 year old Royse City woman wanted for Murder by Greenville Police Department has been taken into custody in Colorado. The US Marshal’s Service reportedly took Lauren Brooke…
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Houston woman indicted for transporting a minor for the purpose of female genital mutilation
A federal grand jury has returned the first-ever indictment regarding the specific allegation of circumcision, excision or infibulation of a minor’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris. Zahra…
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To provide a safe environment with ample space for graduates and guests, the Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will now…
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The active cases of COVID-19 reported in Rockwall County stands at 659 as of 10:15 am on January 14th, according to the state dashboard. There have been a…
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Houston police officer under investigation after participating in U.S. Capitol riot
An 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department is under federal investigation for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, Houston Police Chief Art…
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Stevenson ES 4th Graders, Beau Allen and Carter Krukiel, recently worked on a project to help organize the Lost and Found at their school. They were inspired by their experience…
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The active cases of COVID-19 reported in Rockwall County stands at 603 as of 12:35 pm on January 13th, according to the state dashboard. There have been a…
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Missing Fate, Texas child found due to quick Action by Northeast Texas Child Abduction Response Team
On January 3, 2021, at approximately 11:26 PM Rockwall County dispatchers received an urgent call from a parent that her 12-year-old son was missing. The mother was awakened…
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The Irving Police Department has arrested and charged 29-year-old Codie McCrory and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Leslie Curtis, both on the charge of Capital Murder in the murder of…
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The active cases of COVID-19 reported in Rockwall County stands at 716 as of 9:00 am on January 12th, according to the state dashboard. There have been a…
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Recession cuts how much lawmakers can spend with the next state budget, but decrease isn’t as bad as feared
Texas lawmakers will enter the legislative session this week with an estimated $112.5 billion available to allocate for general purpose spending in the next two-year state budget, a…
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A ride share driver was murdered in Dallas last week by a passenger that robbed and beat him to death. On January 8, 2021, at around 11:55 a.m.,…
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The active cases of COVID-19 reported in Rockwall County stands at 716 as of 11:50 am on January 11th, according to the state dashboard. There have been a…
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Three staff members at Nebbie Williams Elementary recently received $1,500 grants from the Wal-Mart Community Grant program. The three recipients are Helen Gulley (ECSE teacher), Shelbi Malig (counselor)…
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Twitter permanently suspended President Donald Trump’s account on Friday afternoon. Twitter cited “the risk of further incitement of violence” in a statement announcing the suspension. The president’s account…
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From National Weather Service-Ft Worth: We are becoming more confident of the forecast track of the upper level system this weekend. We are still unsure where the rain/snow…
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On Saturday, December 19, 2020 Rowlett Police were dispatched to a shooting where 16-year-old Cristopher Guardado suffered a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital where he…
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The active cases of COVID-19 reported in Rockwall County stands at 814 as of 10:15 am on January 8th, according to the state dashboard. There have been a…
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More than two dozen of Texas’ rural hospitals haven’t received any COVID-19 vaccines
More than two dozen hospitals in rural Texas, from the Panhandle to South Texas, are still waiting on doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to distribute to their front-line…
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Man Who Sold Midland/Odessa Shooter AR-15 Used in Massacre Sentenced for Unlicensed Firearms Dealing
The man who sold the AR-15 used to gun down 32 people in Midland and Odessa, Texas has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney…
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Soldiers of the Aryan Culture Member/White Supremacist Sentenced for Role in Murder of Fellow Federal Prison Inmate
A 40-year-old federal inmate has been sentenced for his role in the murder of a fellow prisoner in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J.…