(Jan. 7, 2016) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the All Economic Regulations are Transparent (ALERT) Act by a vote of 244-173 today. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), blocks the administration from implementing federal regulations without first providing the public with detailed information for at least six months before they go into […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 7, 2016) Two Rowlett schools have been cleared after being placed on full lockdown around 11 a.m. today. This occurred after someone made a call into an internal Garland ISD radio and advised Coyle Middle School to go into lockdown. Rowlett police were called to the scene and found no threats […]
(Jan. 7, 2016) The Texas Association of Realtors announced its decision to support Justin Holland, a Rockwall County Realtor, for House District 33. In making the announcement, 2016 Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith said, “After an extensive interview with all candidates, we were impressed with Mr. Holland’s command of the complex issues […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) The City of Rockwall is slated to call an election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members, one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for elected Rockwall City Council Members are for two years. All three incumbents, […]
UPDATE (Jan. 6, 2016)Look for this Rockwall family on Family Feud on Jan. 26 and 27! We first shared their story back in June when they learned they would be contestants (original story below). Air times on KDFI in Dallas are 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD, has declared Friday, January 29, as “Rockwall ISD Relief Day for Rowlett.” Rockwall Sports Center will have the “Rise Together” t-shirt design on sale at their business, 579 E I-30 Rockwall, for $10 each starting on Monday, January 11. Shirts will be on sale until […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2015) When veterinarian Dr. Josh Cope caught a glimpse of the Dec. 26 tornadoes from his home, his first thoughts were on his clinic Premier Vet Care on Lakeview Parkway. As he traveled through Rowlett to check it for damage in the aftermath of the storms, he was appalled by […]
(ROCKWALL, ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) After tornadoes swept through Rowlett and Garland the day after Christmas, they left a path of destruction in their wake. Seeing the seemingly endless debris and demolished homes can evoke a feeling of hopelessness, but community efforts have become a bright beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Many […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) STAR Transit and the City of Rowlett launched the Rowlett Senior Shuttle Service. The city has partnered with STAR Transit to provide senior members of the Rowlett Community Centre FREE round-trip transportation to the Community Centre and back home. To qualify for this free service, passengers must be 60 years […]