(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2018) If you plan to vote in the upcoming elections, you’ll have to put away your pens and paper. Voting is now 100% digital in Rockwall County. Elections Administrator Chris Lynch said last year, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve funds for brand new electronic voting machines. “This […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—February 2, 2018) Rockwall Women’s League brought out the bubbly and hung their hats on another ever-popular annual fundraiser event: The Big Hat Affair. This year’s ladies brunch was themed “Big Hats and Bubbly” and featured a silent auction, dessert fun and games, and of course, plenty of enormous headwear. Ladies were treated to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 9, 2018) When the phenomenon known as American Idol returns to the airwaves in March, hopeful contestants from across the country will set themselves up for either the world’s approval or something much less. Millions of viewers will see some gifted young singers rise to become shining stars while the much […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is helping to sponsor a community meeting to discuss the Rockwall County Sheriff’s new 287(g) program with ICE. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, Texas 75032. A […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) A few months ago my wife’s boss had a birthday and invited us to her celebration. It was my busy time of the year so I was game for anything, well, except for salsa dancing. Yep, that was the birthday plan, go to a restaurant in Dallas that shut […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) Business Jet Center hosted its 5th Annual, Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on November 10, 2017. A record breaking $45,000 was raised on a picture-perfect day and donated to Folds of Honor and Patriot Paws Service Dogs. Both charities assist families of military veterans by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) On Feb. 2, Pullen Elementary School hosted visitors from the Leader in Me Symposium during their annual Leadership Day. Leadership Day highlights students’ developing leadership skills. This was the second year Pullen was chosen to be a site visit for teachers and administrators attending the Symposium. Leadership Day highlights […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) met this week with representatives from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) in his Washington, D.C. office. The meeting comes on the heels of the announcement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, last week, that it received and accepted a long-awaited federal permit to […]
(GARLAND, TX — February 6, 2018) The Garland Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 200 of its members to celebrate a year of success at the organization’s 86th Annual Banquet. Themed, “An evening of illusion, inspiration and awards,” the event featured magician and keynote speaker David Hira who brought a message of servant leadership and […]