Texas Lands at No. 2 U-Haul Growth State for 2019

Texas Lands at No. 2 U-Haul Growth State for 2019

Texas backslides one spot to the No. 2 Growth State in America, according to U-Haul® data analyzing U.S. migration trends for 2019. Florida unseats the Lone Star State, ending its three-year run as the top Growth State for 2016-18. Florida rises one spot after being No. 2 in growth the previous three years. North Carolina, […]

Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division offers reward for information in arson investigation

Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division offers reward for information in arson investigation

The Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division, in conjunction with A Texas Advisory Council on Arson, or ATAC, is offering a reward of $2,000 or more for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the arson fire that destroyed a dwelling located in Rockwall. In the early morning hours of […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the Death of Qassem Soleimani

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the Death of Qassem Soleimani

Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on the death of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the terrorist organization known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force: “The Trump administration was bold and resolute in taking out a designated terrorist personally responsible for the death of hundreds of American soldiers, sailors and marines. Qassem […]

Milestone launches free ‘earn-as-you-learn’ trade school program

Milestone launches free ‘earn-as-you-learn’ trade school program

Milestone, local Dallas-Fort Worth home service company, has introduced a trade school program unlike anything in the DFW Metroplex. During a nine week program, students of ‘Milestone U’ will take classes and participate in ride-alongs with current Milestone HVAC technicians to gain hands-on experience. Once students graduate, they will have obtained their TDLR (Texas Department […]

City of Heath recognizes Employees of the Year

City of Heath recognizes Employees of the Year

The City of Heath staff Christmas party held on Dec. 13 offered many treats including a private sneak peak of the new South Ridge venue opening soon, a delicious lunch catered by Standard Service – the anchor restaurant, games, prizes and employee awards. Heath Department of Public Safety Officer Robert Howard earned the top honor […]

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to revitalize American trade through USMCA

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to revitalize American trade through USMCA

Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted for the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 5430) today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will initiate implementation of the USMCA, which was negotiated between the Trump administration, Canada and Mexico to open new, fair trade opportunities that will grow the U.S. economy and […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on vote against Trump impeachment

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on vote against Trump impeachment

  Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on his vote against the impeachment of President Trump: “In a betrayal of the Constitution, Democrats finally got what they’ve been gunning for since the very day President Trump was duly elected to serve in the Oval Office. Despite failing miserably in their prolonged, desperate campaign […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall breaks ground on much anticipated expansion

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall breaks ground on much anticipated expansion

On December 4, 2019, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall celebrated the beginning of a $91 million expansion project with a groundbreaking ceremony that included representatives from Perkins & Will Architects, Rogers-O’brien Construction, elected officials, community leaders, patrons, hospital management and caregivers. Leading the event, Alma Williams Howard, former Rockwall Mayor and current member of the Board […]