Masks are still required in Texas public schools unless local school boards decide to make them optional, the Texas Education Agency announced Wednesday. The guidance follows an announcement…
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Pentagon review says U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician, CNN reports
During his time working as the top White House physician, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, berated employees, made sexual comments about a female subordinate, and violated the policy for…
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Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s rescinding statewide mask mandate, capacity limits on businesses
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that he is ending Texas’ statewide mask mandate and will soon allow all businesses to open at full capacity. “It is now time to open…
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All Three National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall-Heath HS Named National Merit Finalists
The three National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall-Heath High School have recently been named National Merit Finalists, advancing to compete for scholarships through the 2021 National Merit Scholarship competition.…
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The Frisco Police Department is investigating the death of Frisco resident and DFW area radio show host, Russ Martin, who was found unresponsive in his home. At approximately…
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Texas State Parks Recommend Reserving Day Passes, Campsites Ahead of Spring Break
With Spring Break around the corner, Texans will be looking to explore and get outside. Texas State Parks are already seeing day passes and campsites filling up for the spring…
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Gov. Greg Abbott weighing end to mask order, other statewide coronavirus rules, says announcement coming “pretty soon”
Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that Texas is looking at when it will be able to lift all statewide orders related to the coronavirus pandemic and that an announcement is…
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On February, 23 and 24, 2021, the Rockwall Police Department, along with the Texas Rangers, executed three search warrants on separate locations within the City of Rockwall related…
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Former President of Enloe State Bank in Cooper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud and Arson
A former bank president has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei on Tuesday.…
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Three Arrested on Kidnapping Charges by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for Locking Child in a Closet
Three Sulphur Springs residents were arrested on aggravated kidnapping charges on Wednesday by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly locking a child in a closet. One of the…
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A family is suing Texas’ power grid operator after their son died from suspected hypothermia. But ERCOT may be shielded from lawsuits.
[adning id=”33097″] The family of an 11-year-old boy who died last week in Conroe during power outages while Texas endured a freezing winter storm is suing Entergy Texas…
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While frozen water pipes are bursting all over the area, Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper is warning Rockwall County residents to beware of plumbing scam artists who…
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Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans blamed green energy for Texas’ power woes. But the state runs on fossil fuels.
Millions of Texans didn’t have power Tuesday night, and the arctic blast was still pummeling the state. Many were looking for answers on why they were stuck in…
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The Royse City City Council has unanimously approved for city hall be named the “Janet Nichol Municipal Center”. Nichol recently resigned as the Mayor of Royse City to…
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Utley Middle School Student Emma Kern, Utley Middle School Student recently won the Rockwall County Spelling. Bee. Campus Spelling Bee winners from each elementary and middle school recently…
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Dan Patrick makes “Star Spangled Banner Act” a legislative priority after the Mavericks go 13 games without the national anthem
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday that requiring the national anthem to be played “at all events which receive public funding” will be among his top legislative priorities this…
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January was School Board Recognition Month and Ms. Mosby, the art teacher at Jones, decided that this year would be the perfect time to turn for the students’…
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, an Arlington Republican, has died. His campaign staff announced the news Monday. Wright had lived for years with cancer and was diagnosed with COVID-19 in…
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DPS made three successful arrests in Hunt County over the weekend of subjects wanted for murder. Christopher Chase Bailey, Anthony Jordan Patterson, and Nathaniel David McCurdy were arrested Sunday…
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Man Arrested in Hunt County on Tarrant County Warrant for Murder by DPS During Patrols Related to Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Party
Christopher Chase Bailey was arrested and booked into the Hunt County Jail by DPS officers early Sunday morning on a Tarrant County warrant for Murder. Texas DPS officers…
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Adventures with Purpose Along with Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Recover Vehicle in Carey Mae Parker Missing Persons Case from Lake Tawakoni
Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones responded with patrol units and the Criminal Investigation Division to learn the search and recovery team were on the lake using sonar equipment when…
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Car Believed to Belong to Missing Person Carey Mae Parker Recovered from Lake Tawakoni on Thursday. Parker Reported Missing Since 1991.
Hunt County Theft Reports has confirmed that pieces of the 1980’s Buick Skylark belonging to Carey Mae Parker were recovered from Lake Tawakoni earlier Thursday night. Williams has…
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On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch was notified by Hunt County Constable Pct. 4 Office of a report of a suspicious vehicle on…
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On Monday, February 1, 2021, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 9800 block of Private Road 3806 in Quinlan, Texas. During the search…
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A team of four students in 4th Grade at Hamm Elementary recently took 1st place among all teams competing in 4th and 5th grade Stock Market Game in the…
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Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance program
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) – State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments during…
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Outlaw Motorcycle Groups Coming to Bells, Texas on Saturday According to Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
A contingency of outlaw motorcyclists are planning to be at a party in Bells, Texas this weekend, according to local law enforcement. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has…
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The Rockwall City Council has named long-time Assistant City Manager Mary Smith as the new interim City Manager. The move came on the heels of the retirement last…
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Gov. Greg Abbott unveils legislative priorities, including police funding, “election integrity,” expanding broadband access and more
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday unveiled a legislative agenda centered on the state’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and a series of more politically charged issues such as police funding…
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Texas GOP fires staffer after he posted video from Capitol riot and spread false conspiracy theories at D.C. pizzeria
The Republican Party of Texas has fired a staffer after learning about a series of social media posts he made, including one that places him in a crowd…