Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey

(WASHINGTON – May 11, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey: “I had the opportunity to work together with Director Comey during my time as a U.S. Attorney in the Bush administration, and again in my oversight role for the Federal Bureau of […]

Women in Need holds grand opening for new Rockwall location

Women in Need holds grand opening for new Rockwall location

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) Women in Need has found a new home in Rockwall and on Tuesday, May 9, the nonprofit domestic violence agency invited the community to commemorate the occasion with a grand opening celebration. WIN was formerly operating out of the Soroptimist House on Washington Street, now home to the Children’s […]

Leadership Rockwall unveils completed technology lab for Boys & Girls Club

Leadership Rockwall unveils completed technology lab for Boys & Girls Club

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2017 revealed their completed class project yesterday – an $89,000 state-of-the-art technology lab for kids served by the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. The Texas Health Rockwall Technology Lab will provide kids served by the BGC much-needed after school access to computers, […]

Rep. Ratcliffe upholds promise to repeal Obamacare

Rep. Ratcliffe upholds promise to repeal Obamacare

(WASHINGTON – May 4, 2017)  Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Thursday for the American Health Care Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal Obamacare and implement conservative health care reforms in its place. He released the following statement following the bill’s passage: “Today I kept the promise I made to the people […]

State Rep. Holland passes pro-second amendment legislation

(AUSTIN, TX — May 4, 2017) State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) recently passed House Bill 3784, relating to persons approved by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to administer online the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course. HB 3784 allows for an approved online course provider to administer the classroom instruction part and […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Jared Schweers owner of Key Element Media as its Ambassador of the Month for April 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged.  Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote […]

Rockwall County District Attorney earns ‘Standing Ovation’ Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2017) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper was honored this month by the State Bar of Texas for her exceptional contributions to the Bar’s continuing legal education efforts. Ms. Culpepper was one of six state-wide lawyers receiving the “Standing Ovation Award” from the staff of TexasBarCLE, the Bar’s division […]

Public meetings to address I-30 from Bass Pro Drive to west of FM 2642

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2017) The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to IH 30 from Bass Pro Road in Dallas County to west of FM 2642 in Dallas and Rockwall Counties, Texas. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter E, §2.105 and Code of Federal Regulations, Title […]

Early voting continues through Tuesday in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2017) Early voting opened on Monday, April 24 in Rockwall in the general election to elect the Mayor and City Councilmembers for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period of two years. There are still a few days left, as early voting ends […]

Royse City Chamber announces Awards Luncheon nominees

Royse City Chamber announces Awards Luncheon nominees

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 26, 2017) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the nominees for its annual Awards Luncheon and Recognition of the Board of Directors. The event takes place on May 16 at 11:30, Occasions at Stone River, 1250 FM 2453, Royse City. Special guest is DeDe Galindo, granddaughter […]