Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to Iran’s missile strikes on Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops Tuesday night: “I’m incredibly grateful that no American or Iraqi lives were lost in the missile strikes launched by Iran last night thanks to an early warning system that allowed our military to help […]
The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was glad to host Tenishea Turner as their speaker December 17. Tenishea is a representative of the U.S. Census Bureau as a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census will be taken this year, beginning March 23 with the ability to self-respond. The official Census Day is April 1. […]
The 2020 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Three-year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens and Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]
Early voting for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Election will be February 18 through February 28. See early voting locations below. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. See election day locations and hours, also below. For more information, visit rockwallvotes.com, which includes a link to the candidates listing for the 2020 […]
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, […]
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. 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, 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 […]
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 […]
Business Jet Cares, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization created by Business Jet Center and Business Jet Access, hosted its 7th Annual Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on Nov. 15. A record breaking $70,000 was raised at the completely sold out event on a beautifully crisp Friday at the Cowboys Golf Club in […]