(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) A state-recommended plan to consolidate Rockwall County voting locations for the upcoming constitutional amendment election will become effective when early voting begins Monday. Under the plan that was recommended by the Secretary of State and approved by Rockwall County Commissioners Court, there will be three early-voting locations spread across […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) The upcoming constitutional amendment election will be a historic event in Rockwall County and presents an opportunity—and a challenge–for us to change what historical data tells us about voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections. The Rockwall County Elections Department will follow a Texas Secretary of State recommendation to consolidate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) For the third consecutive year, Rockwall County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate of achievement, presented for the county’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR), is the highest form […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall’s new Rooms To Go donated a percentage of their sales from their July 20 Grand Opening to Rockwall Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers from Rockwall Habitat were on-site earlier this month to accept a generous check for $25,000. Established 23 years ago, RHFH is a Christian housing ministry dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2017) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt proclaimed Oct. 16-20, 2017 Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of Rockwall during Monday’s City Council meeting, encouraging “all our citizens to recognize and applaud this organization for its professional endeavors which benefit our city and beyond.” Pruitt said that this is a dynamic […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 17, 2017) Joe Chamberlain announced that he is running for election for Heath City Council, Mayor. “I am asking for the vote of my fellow citizens of Heath, as I am seeking election to the 2018 City Council Mayor’s position. My past 9 years of city service has seen improved City infrastructure, […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 17, 2017) City of Heath Mayor Brian Berry today announced that he will not seek re-election as Mayor in the May 2018 General Election. Berry is currently serving as Mayor, following two terms of service as a Councilmember. “When I took the oath of office as Mayor in May, I stated three […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 13, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League (RWL) and Rockwall Noon Rotary Club joined together to pack backpacks for kids served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County (CAC). Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor welcomed Rockwall Rotarians and members of RWL into their restaurant to pack the backpacks with items […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 13, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Tom Manskey as its new President, effective Nov. 1, 2017. Manskey brings a strong background in economic and community development, business advocacy, operations management, strategic planning, and budget administration. He was offered the position following a rigorous search and screening […]
(TERRELL, TX – Oct. 11, 2017) Two individuals were honored at last night’s second annual STAR Transit Employee Appreciation Dinner. Ron Myers was announced as the 2017 Driver of the Year and Johnny Dorsey was announced as the 2017 Employee of the Year. Nominees for Driver of the Year included Myers along with Ashley Kincaid, Keith […]