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🌱 Recognize these Rockwall Target purse-theft suspects? Police want your tips
Spotted on the Rockwall calendar: JV Gold vs Plano East Senior High School Plano East JV2 - Football
Cheers Rockwall! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Recognize these Rockwall Target purse-theft suspects? Police want your tips
- How one CASA volunteer changed life for Rockwall County children
- Rockwall pastor's new Blaze Media deal sparks debate over past remarks
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hot; a morning shower, with a high of 103 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 76.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rockwall Police looking for Target purse thieves who used victim's credit card within minutes of robbery (fox4news.com) — Rockwall Police are asking for your help identifying two men suspected of stealing a woman's purse at the Rockwall Target on August 7 and quickly using her credit cards nearby. The victim and her grandson were not physically hurt, but she reports ongoing fear after the brazen daytime theft. Police released surveillance images and urge anyone with tips to contact Rockwall Crime Stoppers. 
• Lone Star CASA Volunteer Advocate Sharon Chapman Retires After 12 Years of Service (therockwalltimes.com) — A longtime Lone Star CASA volunteer is retiring after 12 years of advocating for children in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, including pioneering work on Court Ordered Services cases. Her service highlights how CASA volunteers give local kids in the child welfare system a stronger voice. Residents interested in helping Rockwall-area children can learn about volunteering or donating through Lone Star CASA.
• A controversial local pastor landed a big podcast deal. Here are some wild things he has said. (dallasobserver.com) — A Rockwall-based megachurch pastor, Josh Howerton, has signed a new podcast deal with conservative outlet Blaze Media, expanding his already large "Live Free" audience. The story recaps several of his most controversial comments about marriage, intimacy, and politics, highlighting how his sermons blend evangelical teaching with strong political messaging.
📸 Around Rockwall
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockwall
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- JV Gold vs Plano East Senior High School Plano East JV2 - Football
Royse City ISD Away -
5:30 pm - Bulldogs 7th & 8th vs DubEast-Wylie - Cross Country (M) - Middle
Royse City ISD Away - Founders Park - Lady Bulldogs - 7th & 8th vs Wylie East - Cross Country (F) - Middl
Royse City ISD Away - Founders Park
4:00 pm - Bulldogs vs Longview HS - Tennis (M) - Junior Varsity
Royse City ISD Away - Longview High School
4:00 pm - Lady Bulldogs - 7th & 8th vs n/a - Cross Country (F) - Middle
Royse City ISD Away - Wylie ISD Stadium
4:00 pm - Bulldogs - 7th & 8th vs n/a - Cross Country (M) - Middle
Royse City ISD Away - Wylie ISD Stadium
4:00 pm - JV Black vs Lone Star HS JV Navy - Football (M) - Junior Varsity
Royse City ISD Away -
5:30 pm - 9th Gold vs Lone Star HS 9th Silver - Football (M) - 9th grade
Royse City ISD Home - RCISD Stadium
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bulldogs vs Longview HS - Tennis (M) - Varsity
Royse City ISD Home - RCHS Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - A Team vs Rowlett HS Rowlett Lady Eagles - Volleyball (F) - 9th gra
Royse City ISD Home - RCHS Main Gym
5:30 pm - Lady Bulldogs vs Rowlett HS Rowlett Lady Eagles - Volleyball (F) -
Royse City ISD Home - RCHS Main Gym
5:30 pm - JV Gold vs Plano East Senior High School Plano East JV2 - Football
Royse City ISD Away -
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Secret recordings, recalls, and ethics complaints shake City Hall in fast-growing Texas city (thecooldown.com)
- La Marque Mayor Keith Bell Arrested on Indecent Exposure Charge, Released on $75,000 Bond (pipkinsreports.com)
Royse City
- Fort Worth-area high school football Week 1 schedule: See where teams will play (star-telegram.com)
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