(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) A state-recommended plan to consolidate Rockwall County voting locations for the upcoming constitutional amendment election will become effective when early voting begins Monday. Under the plan that was recommended by the Secretary of State and approved by Rockwall County Commissioners Court, there will be three early-voting locations spread across […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) The upcoming constitutional amendment election will be a historic event in Rockwall County and presents an opportunity—and a challenge–for us to change what historical data tells us about voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections. The Rockwall County Elections Department will follow a Texas Secretary of State recommendation to consolidate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) For the third consecutive year, Rockwall County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate of achievement, presented for the county’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR), is the highest form […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall’s new Rooms To Go donated a percentage of their sales from their July 20 Grand Opening to Rockwall Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers from Rockwall Habitat were on-site earlier this month to accept a generous check for $25,000. Established 23 years ago, RHFH is a Christian housing ministry dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall Fire Department’s new Chief spoke to the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary at its meeting on Oct. 17. He was welcomed by President Nancy Runge. Kenneth Cullins grew up in Rockwall and his lifelong ambition has been to be a firefighter. His father was a volunteer firefighter for Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 17, 2017) The Rockwall High School cross country team competed at the District Championship on Oct. 14 at UT-Tyler. The girls had a great meet and not only won the district championship but also had the district champion, Emelia Landivar-Nunez placing 1st with a time of 19:49. The top 15 individuals […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 17, 2017) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Linda Lyon Elementary School Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to join. Linda Lyon Elementary is located at 2186 Trophy Drive, Heath, Texas. A campus open house and reception will follow the ceremony. For more information on […]
(HEATH, TX — October 17, 2017) Jacey May Grand-Lienard is the daughter of Ed and Joey Grand-Lienard and sister of Ashley, Jason, Jacob, and Jaden Grand-Lienard. She is a senior this year at Rockwall-Heath High School and is a member of the Varsity Cheer Team. She is a 2017 NCA All-American Cheerleader and was awarded […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 13, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League (RWL) and Rockwall Noon Rotary Club joined together to pack backpacks for kids served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County (CAC). Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor welcomed Rockwall Rotarians and members of RWL into their restaurant to pack the backpacks with items […]
(GARLAND, TX — October 11, 2017) Garland ISD Trustees named Dr. Ricardo (Rick) López as the lone finalist for the district’s superintendent vacancy at its Oct. 10 work session. Dr. López is the current superintendent for Mission Consolidated ISD in Mission, Texas. He is expected to assume the duties of Garland ISD superintendent sometime after […]