FATE, TX (Jan. 2, 2024) Happy New Year! We live in an extraordinary city, and I am grateful to serve as the Mayor of this great community. Our growth and the implementation of our unique economic development strategy continue to define us. Our city boasts a robust team that consistently demonstrates an esprit de corps […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2023) – Katrina Pierson, who served as President Trump’s national spokesperson during his 2016 campaign, announced her run to represent House District 33 in the Texas Legislature. The district includes Rockwall County and part of Collin County. “The Texas House has been a bottleneck for conservative priorities for too long, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council honored City Manager Mary Smith for 25 years of service with the City of Rockwall. Mrs. Smith, a CPA, came here in 1998 as the Director of Finance, and was named City Manager in 2021. At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Trace Johannesen presented Mrs. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) On Monday, February 5, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 4, 2024 for the purpose of electing three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period of two years. […]
Rockwall, Texas- Today, Cindy Horne, a Republican businesswoman, former educator, army spouse and mother of three announces her candidacy for Precinct 3C Chair of the Republican Party in Rockwall, Texas. Cindy has previously served on dozens of Republican campaigns across the nation. “Service has always been important to me and ensuring that our shared conservative […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 12, 2023) Nearly two dozen pieces of local memorabilia will be placed inside a time capsule and buried in Rockwall County this Saturday, Dec. 16 – not to be opened again until the year 2048. “In 1873 the State of Texas recognized that our community was special, and passed legislation creating […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2023) On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 39 members of the Lakeshore Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol learned about space from Rockwall NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Max Corneau during their meeting at Harry Myers Park Community Center. The 28 cadets and 11 senior members studied satellites in all types of orbits around […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2023) The Las Vegas Speedway recently hosted what is touted as the biggest Pro Kart race in the world ~ Skusa (Superkarts USA) SuperNats 26. The event, held Nov. 8-12, drew more than 50+ nationalities with over 500 drivers, including the youngest driver in the mini swift class – Rockwall’s own […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2023) The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9th, with best viewing at The Harbor at 7:00 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7:00pm. Boats will then proceed […]