Breakfast Rotary Gives Back to Rockwall County Rainbow Room

Breakfast Rotary Gives Back to Rockwall County Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club was very pleased to present a check for $2000 to Carol Miskin, the President of Rockwall County Rainbow Room. This non-profit organization works closely with Rockwall County’s Child Protective Services and provides physical needs for neglected and abused children in Rockwall County. Please visit […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Commemorates Congressman Ralph Hall on U.S. House floor

Leads Texas delegation in moment of silence WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday in commemoration of former Congressman Ralph Hall who passed away at the age of 95 last week. He then led the Texas delegation in a moment of silence in […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on passing of Congressman Ralph Hall

(WASHINGTON – March 7, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Ralph Hall: “Today the 4th District of Texas lost a great leader, statesman and friend. From his defense of our nation during WWII through his time as our Representative in Congress, Ralph Hall lived a remarkable life […]

First Terrell Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opening March 14 with ‘First 100 Campout’

Community invited to celebrate at First 100 Campout Up to 100 guests will earn a free year of Chick-fil-A (TERRELL, TX – March 7, 2019) Chick-fil-A will open its first Terrell location and second metro-Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant of 2019 on March 14, bringing its handcrafted food and award-winning customer service, commitment to community engagement and hands-on […]

State Representative Justin Holland Authors Monumental School Finance Legislation

(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 County Jury Sentences Convicted Felon to 25 Years for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Rockwall County Jury Sentences Convicted Felon to 25 Years for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

(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 […]

Texas Health Rockwall Announces Major Expansion

Texas Health Rockwall Announces Major Expansion

(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, […]

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

(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 […]