(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 31, 2017) Did you know that by the time most children attend kindergarten, they’ve watched 5,000 hours of television – enough time to earn a college degree? The average teen sends 3,000 texts per month –more than six texts per waking hour, according to the same Nielsen study. It’s easy for […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 301, 2017) With a specific mission at a soccer stadium filled to capacity with fans, and a short amount of time in which to complete the mission, each officer cautiously picked up the controls and with little instruction, flew a drone for the very first time. Some flew the drone straight into […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Every year, it’s exciting to see how the Leadership Rockwall teams will affect change within the community. This year’s class has selected a project that promises to make a dramatic difference in the lives of children in Rockwall. It’s called Computers for Kids—and they need your help to make […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Yee Haw! Annual Awards Banquet for a record crowd last night at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, recognizing the outstanding contributions of area businesses and individuals to our community and to the local economy. Presented by Cavender’s, the event include a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 23, 2017) Dana K Macalik, community leader and 5th generation Rockwall resident, has announced her candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 5 in the May 6, 2017 election. Macalik currently serves as President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, and said she looks forward to continuing to serve her hometown by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2017) In announcing his candidacy, Daniels stated he was honored to have previously served Rockwall as a Council member for four years and he would likewise be honored given the opportunity to serve again. He was first elected in 2011 and again in 2013, running unopposed. During his previous tenure […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2017) City of Rockwall Councilmember Kevin Fowler has filed to retain his seat in the May elections. He was first elected in May 2015. “It has been an extreme honor to serve the citizens of Rockwall. We are fortunate to live in such a great city and am honored to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States: “President Trump’s inauguration represents the start of a new chapter in our nation’s history – a chapter I am confident will be far different from the malaise […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2017) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has filed to retain his mayoral seat in the May city elections. Pruitt, 60, has served as Rockwall Mayor since December 2014. Prior to becoming Mayor he served on the Rockwall City Council as a councilman and as the mayor pro tem. “I have been honored to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 12, 2017) The Rockwall City Council has voted to move forward with a limited First Responder Organization (FRO) program to enhance services to citizens. Rockwall firefighters will soon provide additional basic life support through the new FRO program. This will help with delivering critical care on major medical and trauma calls, […]