Rep. Ratcliffe’s Law Leads to Prosecution of Child Exploitation Criminals in Northeast Texas

Rep. Ratcliffe’s Law Leads to Prosecution of Child Exploitation Criminals in Northeast Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to fight crime using digital evidence led to the prosecution of dozens of child exploitation cases throughout Northeast Texas since it was signed into law by President Donald Trump last year. “I’m incredibly grateful that my new law allows law enforcement officers in Northeast […]

Rockwall LULAC Welcomes Texas House Rep. Rafael Anchia Oct. 23

Rockwall LULAC Welcomes Texas House Rep. Rafael Anchia Oct. 23

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host Texas House member and Chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus Rafael Anchia at its Oct. 23 meeting. He will discuss the issues before the upcoming Texas legislative session. Representative Anchia is currently serving his seventh term in the Texas […]

Rockwall County judge sentences Greenville resident to life sentence for Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery 

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 12, 2018) A Rockwall County judge has sentenced Greenville resident, Jimmy Anderson, 27, to a life sentence in the Texas state penitentiary for the felony offenses of Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Robbery.  439th Judicial District Judge David Rakow announced the sentence in a hearing following convictions by a Rockwall County jury.  The […]

Public hearing scheduled for SH205 South Project in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties

(ROCKWALL & KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX – Oct. 11, 2018) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to widen State Highway (SH) 205 from United States Highway (US) 80 in Terrell to the junction of SH 205/John King Boulevard (South Goliad Street) in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. TxDOT will host an informal open house with a […]

Toyota of Rockwall Conducts 3rd Annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive for Rockwall County Helping Hands

Toyota of Rockwall Conducts 3rd Annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive for Rockwall County Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2018) Toyota of Rockwall provides generous support to Helping Hands by conducting their annual Pack the Pantry food drive with Rockwall ISD, employees and customers each year. They have set up two trucks in their lobby; one red for Rockwall Heath High School and one orange for Rockwall High School. […]

Early Voting & Election Information

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 8, 2018) Oct. 9 is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 6 General Election. Early voting begins Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 2. For more information, see RockwallVotes.com or call Christopher J. Lynch, Elections Administrator, Rockwall County, (972) 204-6200. NOTE IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN PRECINCT […]

McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Dept announces agreement with City to create McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue Dept

(October 9, 2018 — McLendon-Chisholm, Texas) Fire Chief Patrick Murphy announced today that the McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) has reached an agreement and signed a contract with the City to immediately begin the process of integration with the City of McLendon-Chisholm and create the McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue Department (MCFR). This contract ensures the residents […]

Heath City Council retains human resources consulting firm

(HEATH, TX – Oct. 10, 2018) The Heath City Council voted at its October 9 City Council meeting to retain the services of Usrey and Associates, Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm specializing in public sector, private sector and non-profit entities since 2007. The consulting firm is directed by Kathryn Usrey, an independent human resources consultant […]

Rowlett Chamber Announces New Awards and Recognition Program

Rowlett Chamber Announces New Awards and Recognition Program

(ROWLETT, TX — October 9, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has overhauled its Chamber Awards and Recognition Program with its members in mind. Starting in January 2019, members will see a new slate of awards that are tailored to the Chamber members, that recognize success and outstanding performance, and that promote the business community […]

Royalty Dance Academy Offers Free Dance Class for Kids with Special Needs

Royalty Dance Academy Offers Free Dance Class for Kids with Special Needs

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 4, 2018) Royalty Dance Academy in Rockwall (2305 State Hwy 276) is offering a free Jazz and Hip-Hop dance class – “Sug’s Showstoppers” – to local kids with special needs. Royalty Dance Academy owner Amy Connolly named the class after her Uncle Sug, who had Down syndrome and passed away at […]