(ROCKWALL, TX — July 29, 2019) Eight new child advocates for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on July 26. Pictured from left to right are: Ann Pittsinger, Rob Sutton, Linda Wells, Denise Hart, Judge Brett Hall, Lynn Watters, Pam LeTourneau, Suzanne Nolen, and Kacy Riley. Lone Star CASA (Court appointed […]
(WASHINGTON – July 29, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination for him to serve as the director of national intelligence (DNI): “I am deeply grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to lead our Nation’s intelligence community and work on behalf of all the public servants who are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2019) Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs will retire on July 31, 2019 after 13 years of service to Rockwall and more than 40 combined years in law enforcement. Kirk Riggs spent 25 years at the City of Farmers Branch and rose to become the Deputy Chief before being hired to serve […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 22, 2019) Through a free phone app called Vital ICE (In Case of Emergency), Rest Haven Funeral Homes has graciously invested back into North Texas communities in order to promote the saving of lives. “We recognized a very unique opportunity to assist our local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 18, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized three Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows during its luncheon meeting July 18. Lowell Moon, Jr., Larry Parks and Don French each received a Paul Harris Fellow award for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The award honors individuals who contribute or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 18, 2019) Teleflora North Texas Unit announced that it will join thousands of Teleflora local member florists nationwide to celebrate the 19th annual Make Someone Smile® Week by delivering surprise bouquets to deserving recipients in Rockall, Texas. From Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 29, Teleflora North Texas Unit and local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 16, 2019) The North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed expansion of lane use restrictions on highway corridors throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2019) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced the date and venue for the third annual Rockwall Job Fair. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, September 20 at Lake Pointe Church (701 E. I-30) in Rockwall. Registration is now open for employers to participate in […]
AUSTIN, Texas (July 15, 2019) —The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recognized the Rockwall County Historical Commission (CHC) with a Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for the 2018 year of service. This annual award affirms CHCs that document ongoing, well-rounded programs of history and preservation-related projects that enrich local communities. The award will be presented during a […]
(WASHINGTON – July 12, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) visited with West Point cadet, Nathaniel Peek, from Rockwall this week in his Washington office. Peek was nominated by Ratcliffe to attend West Point in 2017. He is now a junior cadet and is completing an internship at the Department of Energy in the nation’s capital […]