Kim Olson and Joi Chevalier launch WomenWin in Fort Worth June 9-10 to support Democratic women, mostly first-time candidates running for local, state, and federal office (FORT WORTH, TX — June 7, 2018) Kim Olson, Democratic nominee for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, has announced that she and Joi Chevalier, Democratic nominee for Comptroller, are hosting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) commended four students from Rockwall County for accepting military academy appointments for the upcoming school year. From Rockwall High School, Michelle Adkins-Mills and Cole Talley received an appointment to West Point, Madison James received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Kevin Smith […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2018) TxDOT recently held an Open House and public hearing for its proposed IH-30 Frontage Roads Improvement Project at Hella Shrine in Rowlett. TxDOT representatives were on hand to answer questions during the Open House as folks viewed the design schematic for the project, followed by a presentation of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Texas-based Alliance Auto Auction has been teaming up with a local Rockwall ministry to help make a difference in the lives of those who have fallen victim to human trafficking. For every car Alliance Auto Auction-Dallas sells during its auctions this year, the company will give back a portion […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2018) On May 21, 2018, Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization serve numerous families with emergency assistance, food needs, medical assistance, and financial crises. This tournament benefiting […]
Acquisition expands HomeServices’ footprint in Texas (June 4, 2018) HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced it has acquired the Ebby Halliday Companies, the largest private residential real estate company in Texas by sales volume. The acquisition includes Ebby Halliday’s three real estate brands—Dallas-based Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® and Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate along […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2018) This Father’s Day, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is honoring and celebrating dads everywhere. Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17, come enjoy their featured entrees for Dad’s Day – Shrimp Brochettes or Hand Cut Blackened Ribeye. Six large gulf shrimp stuffed with sliced jalapeno and pepper jack cheese […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 3, 2018) Marigold Learning Academy/ABA Therapy Center held its first carnival for children with autism last month at its center, 401 W. Washington Street in Rockwall. The purpose of the event was to give children a safe place to have fun and the raising of funds for the nonprofit arm of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 30, 2018) The Commissioners Court recently held a special meeting to select a consultant from an RFQ we sent out for a Rockwall County Jail space use/needs assessment. To address the need for such an assessment, let me preface this with some facts regarding the Rockwall County Jail. The jail was […]