(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 20, 2017) In a positive step and a victory for the people of Texas, the Texas Transportation Commission voted yesterday to scrap the toll element of the Dallas I-635 expansion project and the Austin I-35 project from the Uniform Transportation Plan (UTP). The commissioners recognized that the continued escalation of toll […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) In early 2018, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 5, 2018 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Council Members are for a period of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) A 24-year-old father who attempted to save his 3-year-old son from a burning building, a 76-year-old who removed a man from a burning car, a teacher, an arborist, and two high school students are among the 20 men and women recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for outstanding civilian heroism. Seven […]
Repeals Obamacare’s individual mandate and puts more money in Americans’ paychecks WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted today for the passage of the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the biggest tax cut since Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the bill will create bigger paychecks, spur […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2017) A fun-filled event on December 31st, 2017 offers residents in the North Texas area a destination New Year’s Eve experience close to home, all for a great cause – the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas. This event will be jam-packed with fun things to […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) Ericka Ledferd is honored to announce her candidacy for the Office of County Commissioner, Rockwall County, Precinct 4. For the past 11 years, she and her family have lived in Rockwall County in Royse City, and she has been working for Royse City ISD. Ericka is passionate about public […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) Early Wednesday morning the monthly Rockwall County MLS meeting had something extra special to add to its normal routine. The room was full of local members of the Real Estate Community and its affiliates waiting in anticipation of what was next. On November 30, 2017 Miracles on MLS St. […]
FATE, TX (December 15, 2017) – Fate Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Brian Griffeth retires after thirty-five-year career in law enforcement on Sunday, December 31. “These years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best interests of the community, and Chief Griffeth has worked constantly for the betterment of the Fate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) The Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division, in conjunction with A Texas Advisory Council on Arson, or ATAC, is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the arson fire that destroyed a building located near The Harbor […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) The ever-charming Historic Downtown Terrell is undergoing the first phase of a branding campaign that will make it a destination for both residents and visitors. New “Shop. Eat. Enjoy. Repeat.” pole banners lining Moore Avenue reflect the variety of retail shops, restaurants, professional and personal services found behind the […]