(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) In the 140 days of the 85th Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) successfully passed a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House as well as the Senate, in which currently await Governor Abbott’s signature before officially becoming law. State Rep. Holland authored legislation that cuts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2017) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller was honored this month by Region V of the County and District Clerk’s Association of Texas. Ms. Miller was elected by a unanimous vote of her peers to represent Region V as their nominee for the statewide “2016 County Clerk of the Year Award.” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 25, 2017) Leadership Rockwall celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a class reunion event held at the San Jacinto Plaza on the Downtown Square on Wednesday, May 17. The event saw Leadership Rockwall alumni come together to witness the graduation of the class of 2017 and the presentation of their class project […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842) boosts children’s safety by closing loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders. “There are few things more shocking to the conscience […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) The Rockwall Republican Men’s Club welcomed Congressman John Ratcliffe to honor a Rockwall student who was appointed to the United States Military Academy. Nathaniel Peek, son of Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek, underwent a meticulous application process for an opportunity Ratcliffe said few Americans have the honor to receive. […]
ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the grand prize winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition: Brittany Ables of Rockwall High School. Her artwork was selected by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students all across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District. The Congressional […]
(ROWLETT, TX — May 18, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Michael Gallops as the new president and chief executive officer to lead the Chamber into the future. Michael is a resident of Rowlett, a former city councilmember and mayor pro tem who has been involved in the Rowlett community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2017) In their first ever meeting last week, a group of area business leaders and community members known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County presented a donation check of $10,700 to a local nonprofit – The Poiema Foundation. About five months ago, Brian Llewellyn, Lacy Deckard, Ellis Bentley, Angela […]
Provides critical training and resources to state and local law enforcement (WASHINGTON – May 16, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill provides state and local law enforcement with the tools and training they need to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) Leazzer was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 697 E. I-30. Leazzer, a new startup app launched in January 2017, is live on the app store exclusively for Apple customers only. The app views every home and garage as a rental […]