FROM THE ROCKWALL COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 27, 2017) Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the New Years’ Day holiday. This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Dec. 23, 2017) Recently the Military Heritage Museum of North Texas heard of the opportunity to purchase FEMA overstock meals for pennies on the dollar. The Museum, which is run by British military veteran Mark Witham, wanted to use the opportunity to provide veterans who were homeless or who may be […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 22, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2017, including BJ White, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Yana McGowan, Administrative Services; Javier Falcon, Public Works; Scott Qualls, Community Development; and Officer Michael Morgan, […]
Locally owned restaurant serves up thin crust pizza to support nonprofits (FORNEY, TX – Dec. 21, 2017) The second location of Eno’s Pizza Tavern will soft open in historic downtown Forney this month with a series of fundraising preview dinners to help introduce the restaurant to local diners while giving back to the community. The preview dinners will take place in late December, benefiting local Forney nonprofit organizations. […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 21, 2017) Donna Rolater recently announced her candidacy for Heath City Council Place 3. The municipal election will take place in May 2018. Rolater’s statement on announcement: “After prayerful consideration, I have decided to run for Heath City Council. Heath is a wonderful city to live in, for both young and old. […]
(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 […]