Ratcliffe statement on the reopening of the FBI’s Clinton email investigation

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the FBI’s announcement today that it would launch new investigative actions into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of an unsecured personal email system: “When Hillary Clinton was inexplicably let off the hook for her reckless mishandling of our country’s most […]

Talking turkey, costumes, cocktails, and pirate cruises

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2016) Crawfish season won’t peak again until early spring, but that doesn’t stop Dodie the Mudbug from making appearances – and new friends – every chance she gets. In fact, Rockwall’s familiar mudbug mascot was seen handing out “Boo Bucks” at the Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor last weekend – […]

Open Letter from Rockwall County Emergency Services Corp re: current RFP for ambulance services

RELATED STORY Rockwall ESC Board discusses countywide ambulance services contract, EMS contract extensionockwall     Your #1 source for positive hometown stories, entertainment and events. Our print edition is delivered free to 18,000+ homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email . For advertising inquiries both online and in […]

Heath City Council votes to move forward with community improvement projects

(HEATH, TX – Oct. 26, 2016) The Heath City Council reviewed a Plan of Finance from the City’s financial advisor to fund close to $20 million in new Capital Improvement Projects and approved a Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intent to issue Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation during its October 25 meeting. […]

Rep. Ratcliffe: New FBI documents amplify concerns over Clinton’s handling of sensitive national security information

Rep. Ratcliffe: New FBI documents amplify concerns over Clinton’s handling of sensitive national security information

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 20, 2016)  Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to newly released FBI documents showing that a sensitive file linked to former Secretary Hillary Clinton’s private server was found on a Romanian server. The file reportedly contained the names of known or suspected jihadists in Libya. “The facts […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Rep. John Ratcliffe at October luncheon

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Rep. John Ratcliffe at October luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 19, 2016) Congressman John Ratcliffe treated folks to some of his perspective on the presidential election and key issues facing Texas’s 4th Congressional District during this afternoon’s Rockwall Chamber of Commerce October Partnership Luncheon at the Rockwall County Courthouse (1111 E Yellow Jacket Ln). Ratcliffe, who serves as the congressman for […]

City of Rockwall commemorates Rockwall School of Music’s 20-year anniversary

City of Rockwall commemorates Rockwall School of Music’s 20-year anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall recognized a remarkable milestone for the Rockwall School of Music during a meeting of the city council on Monday, Oct. 17. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt read the following proclamation in honor of Rockwall School of Music’s 20-year anniversary serving residents of all ages in the […]

Spirit Night at Culver’s to benefit Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids campaign

Spirit Night at Culver’s to benefit Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids campaign

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 14, 2016) Culver’s Rockwall on Ridge Rd. will host Spirit Night on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. The proceeds from Spirit Night will benefit the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club in their annual Coats for Kids campaign. Each year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary provides winter coats for Rockwall ISD children who […]

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Emergency Management Summit

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Emergency Management Summit

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) The Office of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted the first-ever Emergency Management Summit this week to help emergency management professionals in Texas’ 4th District prepare for major weather disasters requiring federal assistance. Local emergency managers and county fire marshals from across all 18 counties in Ratcliffe’s district were invited […]

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Mark Russo is on the Republican ballot for the Nov. 8 election. “It’s my goal to continue to run a consistent court while utilizing cost effective emerging technologies and by allowing for more court access online,” said the 40-year-old Russo. “It has […]