(AUSTIN, TX – March 5, 2019) Today, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) authored House Bill 3 which invest $9 billion in funding, above the current enrollment growth and current law entitlement, towards student achievement, teacher quality and property tax reform. Following the bill’s filling, Representative Holland was proud to join dozens of fellow House colleagues […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) On Monday, a Rockwall County jury took less than five hours to convict Rockwall resident, Christopher Gene Duke, 29, for the felony offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault. After the jury returned a verdict of guilty, Duke was sentenced to thirty (30) years in the Texas state penitentiary. Testimony in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 4, 2019) Last week, a Rockwall County jury convicted Robert Conrad Etheridge, 57, of the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. After the jury returned a verdict of guilty, Etheridge was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that on November 21, 2017, Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Texas Health Rockwall, a joint venture hospital between Texas Health Resources and area physicians, announced detailed plans for a multi-million dollar expansion of the Rockwall facility. The final plans were approved by the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees on Monday, February 25. Commenting on the decision, Rey Bosita, MD, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2019) At its partnership luncheon on Feb. 20, Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State of the City addresses from the mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm. Here are some highlights from each of the mayors’ presentations. City of Rockwall In his State of the City presentation, Mayor Jim Pruitt […]
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Sept. 10 to Nov. 2, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state and […]
Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round (WYLIE, TX) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2019. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year round water quality. Disinfection […]
Pledges to Bring Business Experience, Sound Judgment, and Know-How to Office (FATE, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) John P. Brandt proudly announces his candidacy for Fate City Council Place 6. The election is to take place May 4, 2019. John’s goal is to encourage the promotion of growth while preserving the traditions and values of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 18, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was very pleased to host Carol Miskin on February 12 as their speaker. Carol is President of the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County, which is an organization that works closely with Child Protective Services case workers to provide necessary items for children who are victims […]
(FATE, TX – Feb. 18, 2019) Fate City Mayor Lorne Megyesi has announced his intention to seek re-election. Megyesi currently sits on the Rockwall County Emergency Management Board and Rockwall County Road Consortium representing the City of Fate. These positions assist in road management and planning in Rockwall County. He has also made presentations at Rockwall Chambers […]