Fox 4 TV News Video. ARLINGTON, Texas – A North Texas man says he and his wife were denied entry at Six Flags over Texas because of his jewelry and one of his tattoos. Sam Torres said he was embarrassed when park staff members and security wouldn’t allow him inside unless he left his handcuff [...]
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Daughter’s father’s day gift extends dad’s life
CBS11TV News. DALLAS – Without the Father’s Day gift she gave her 74-year-old dad, Plano resident Tracy Berez may not have been gripping his hand in the hospital Sunday. Diabetes crippled her father’s health, and without the kidney she donated, doctors worried that Jerry Berez’ days were numbered. “It’s amazing to me that it was [...]
Asian woman arrested for prostitution in May identified
By J.J. Smith. The young woman who was arrested on charges of prostitution May 12 by Rockwall Police has been identified as Yan Chen, co-owner of the now closed Asian Healing Hands Massage business in Rockwall. The business was located at 2332 Greencrest, just east of Walmart and next to Domino’s Pizza. According to Rockwall [...]
Rockwall to honor gold medal-winning Paralympian
By Dawn Redig, NeighborsGo.com & J.J. Smith. After bringing home the gold in the 2010 Winter Paralympics, Taylor Lipsett of Rockwall will be the guest of honor at the June 21 City Council meeting, when Mayor Bill Cecil will declare it “Taylor Lipsett Day†in Rockwall. Lipsett, who moved to Rockwall from Mesquite last November, [...]
Convicted Fate Secretary can pay City back with her retirement funds
By J.J. Smith. Convicted former City of Fate Secretary Sandra Lobban can use her retirement funds that the City paid her during her 20 years in that position to repay all or a portion of the $7,165.58 she stole and has now been sentenced to repay. In other words, she can repay what she stole [...]
City of Fate back audits will become up-to-date at June 21 meeting
By J.J. Smith. The long process of bringing the City of Fate’s back audits up to date will finally be completed at the Fate City Council meeting June 21. According to Mayor Bill Broderick (pictured), Council members have already reviewed the draft of the 2008 audit provided by City Manager Vicki Mikel and will approve [...]
Rockwall area kids find learning math is fun at Mathnasium
By J.J. Smith. Who says some kids don’t like math? Now there’s a business in Rockwall which is becoming very popular with kids and parents because it’s actually succeeding in making learning math fun for kids! Last week nearly 20 students ranging from kindergarten to ninth grade attended “Game Night” at the new Mathnasium franchise [...]
City of Fate leaders explain why audits were four years behind
By J.J. Smith. The recent sentencing of former City of Fate secretary Sandra Lobban for stealing between $1,500 and $20,000 and subsequent court order requiring her to pay the City back $7,165.58 has left many area residents shaking their heads wondering how she could get away with stealing that much – and maybe even more [...]
Rep. Hall criticizes Pres. Obama’s moratorium on new drilling in Gulf
By J.J. Smith. Rep. Ralph Hall (R-Rockwall) criticized Pres. Obama’s six-month drilling moratorium on new oil wells in the Gulf at a news conference yesterday in Washington D.C. saying “it is like tying one hand behind our back in the nation’s effort to become less dependent on foreign oil.” Joining Congressman from Texas, Louisiana and [...]
Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-SC) assaults student on Washington DC sidewalk
This video has gone viral (meaning worldwide). After just two days, over 100,000 views have already been generated. johnworr — June 14, 2010 — A college student reporter ask the simple question: “Do you fully support the Obama agenda?” The entire conversation: Student: “Hi Congressman.” Etheridge: “Hi.” Student: “How are you?” Student: “Do you fully [...]
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