(WASHINGTON- Oct. 23, 2019) Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Ro Khanna’s (D-Calif.) bill to advance and modernize the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics Mitigation (CDM) program was approved unanimously today by the House Homeland Security Committee. The Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act (H.R. 4237) is identical to the Senate bill introduced by Sens. Cornyn (R-Texas) and Maggie […]
Iconic waterfront property remodels all public areas and guest rooms to complement recent updates to meeting and function spaces (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2019)The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront has completed a $2.3 million-dollar makeover of the 5-story waterfront resort, including a complete renovation of all public areas and guest rooms. Opened in 2007, the hotel was purchased in 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 22, 2019) The Office of State Rep. Justin Holland released the following statement on the recent announcement by Speaker Dennis Bonnen that he will not seek reelection for the office of Speaker of the Texas House: “Today’s announcement by Speaker Bonnen that he will not seek the Office of The Speaker […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2019) Carol Cease with the Rockwall County Library was recognized as the County Employee of the Quarter this morning by the Rockwall Commissioners Court. Carol has been the coordinator for the Adult Literacy program since 2013, managing 75 volunteer tutors and 200-300 adult students each year. With the help of Carol and this […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 21, 2019) On Oct. 17, WOW 1 Day Painting and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store of Rockwall recently painted the home of a veteran and client of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS). The effort was part of Wow 1 Day Painting’s Day to WOW, when the company’s franchises all […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 17, 2019) Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins next Monday, Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1., Monday through Friday. The polls will be open on Election Day (Nov. 5) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here’s a look at the state level propositions on the ballot and […]
Aim for a bullseye at Shenaniganz newest entertainment attraction (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 16, 2019) Shenaniganz in Rockwall is launching axe throwing this weekend. The indoor range inside Shenaniganz is Rockwall’s first axe-throwing venue fully equipped with 12 targets, and its own bar and lounge area. The practice of chucking a hatchet into wood has its […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 16, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary experienced the City of Rockwall Animal Services’ “Wild Trailer.” This is a fascinating and educational trailer displaying all the wild critters that are living in Rockwall County. Joyce Ross, one of the co-founders and builders of the trailer, explained the various animals, how they live […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 14, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted another successful event – their 4th Annual Chamber Classic Clay Shoot presented by Docs Residential Roofing. Thirty-six teams of four shooters gathered at the beautiful Rockwall Gun Club Oct. 10 for a fun afternoon of fellowship, networking and of course, clay shooting. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 14, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Partner Appreciation Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Warehouse Pro. This is the Chamber’s time to thank its partners for another year of business excellence in Rockwall. Partners are encouraged to come enjoy food, spirits, […]
