Ratcliffe Report: Remembering 41

(Dec. 5, 2018) Today marks the national day of mourning for former President George H. W. Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 94. But as we mourn his loss, we should also celebrate his distinguished service to our country. President Bush’s public service began many years before he became the 41st […]

Full Metal Jackets Robotics Receives Grant from Best Buy Rockwall

Full Metal Jackets Robotics Receives Grant from Best Buy Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 4, 2018) The Rockwall High School Robotics Team, The Full Metal Jackets, is proud to announce that they have been selected to receive a community grant from Best Buy Rockwall. Our team completed the application and essay questions for the 2018 Community Grant Application to the Best Buy Foundation. After the […]

Rodeo Goat Ice House Now Open at The Harbor in Rockwall

Rodeo Goat Ice House Now Open at The Harbor in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — Friday, November 30) Rodeo Goat Ice House – a casual beer and burger joint – is now open at The Harbor in Rockwall on the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline.  This is the fifth location for the concept from restaurateurs Shannon Wynne, Keith Schlabs and Larry Richardson who debuted Rodeo Goat in Ft. […]

Texas Health Rockwall recognized for Patient Experience and Physician Engagement

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 28, 2018) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was recently recognized for both patient experience and physician engagement by Press Ganey.  Named a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award® recipient, these awards highlight the culture found throughout the hospital and the commitment to quality, safety and strong relationships which serve as cornerstones of care.  […]

Mercantile Office Suites Coming to Downtown Rockwall’s Historic Landmark Building

Mercantile Office Suites Coming to Downtown Rockwall’s Historic Landmark Building

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 28, 2018) A 125-year-old building located in downtown Rockwall will soon house some spacious new mercantile office suites. Kevin Lefere, owner of Zanata, and Ridge Pointe Commercial Real Estate’s David English, Jeff Grinnan and Bart Gardener have partnered to bring Mercantile Office Suites to the old Heath-Jones Mercantile Landmark District building […]

Rockwall County Auditor Receives Certificate of Achievement

Rockwall County Auditor Receives Certificate of Achievement

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2018) For the fourth straight year, Rockwall County Auditor Lisa Wylie received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association). The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR Program) in 1945 to recognize state and local […]

Downtown Rockwall Wins Award from Texas Downtown Association

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2018) In the short time Ted Cain’s Corner Park has been in Downtown Rockwall, it has already become an iconic part of the landscape. And now the City of Rockwall has won an award for the project. The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has awarded Ted Cain’s Corner Park with the Best […]

Comprehensive Plan Update Approved By Rockwall Planning and Zoning

Comprehensive Plan Update Approved By Rockwall Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2018) During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the adoption of the “OurHometown Vision 2040” Comprehensive Plan 2018 Update. The vote came after a public hearing on the item, in which two citizens addressed the P & Z. […]

Historic Downtown Terrell Unveils Giant 96-Foot Mural

Historic Downtown Terrell Unveils Giant 96-Foot Mural

(TERRELL, TX — November 13, 2018) This larger-than-life, faithful reproduction of the Frank Reaugh painting “The Approaching Herd” is the latest mural to adorn the vintage buildings in Historic Downtown Terrell. The mural is located at 227 N. Adelaide, and was painted by Texas artist Charlie Bullock. Reaugh used his sketches from Terrell and West […]