“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein (ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) At PlayQ Studio in Rockwall, play time takes on a whole new meaning. Located three doors down from Chiloso at 2455 Ridge Rd., PlayQ Studio offers a wide range of interactive fun and learning experiences for children under and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) Local business owner Deidra Roe and her husband Jason Roe are brewing up a new store in downtown Rockwall that’s sure to bring out the “beer geek” in everyone. Located at the site of Deidra’s former business, Dee Dee Style, at 105 S. San Jacinto on the downtown Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 30, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, April 24, to discuss revisions to the County Library’s Borrower’s Card Policy, updates on the county’s Transportation Plan, jail expansion, and several other important action items on the agenda. The Commissioners Court unanimously approved to add driver’s license search capability to […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 30, 2018) On Saturday, Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper was named as a 2018 “Living Legend” at the 4th Annual Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation Women’s Empowerment Prayer Brunch in Dallas. Culpepper was recognized for her efforts in helping to create both the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County and the North […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted the Northeast Texas Tax Cut Roadshow Monday, where he visited businesses in Texas’ 4th Congressional District that were positively impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Roadshow included stops at Cypress Bank, Load Trail LLC, Tyson Foods and 903 Brewers. “I voted […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 25, 2018) The League of Women Voters of Texas recently presented Rockwall County Elections Administrator Chris Lynch and staff of the Rockwall County Elections Department with the Outstanding County Election Website award, in recognition of their efforts in providing accurate and easily-accessible voter information on the county elections website – […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 23, 2018) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller was awarded the 2017 Five Star Exemplary Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vitals Statistic Unit. Exemplary status is the highest honor awarded to Local Registrars throughout Texas by DSHS and is very difficult to earn. Out of 254 counties […]
The Perfect Combination (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2018) Need a conversation starter? Ask people about their favorite pizza. Or their favorite barbecue. Nearly everyone has a mouthful to say on these subjects. These days, the talk of the town is the partnership between Samee’s Pizza Getti – repeatedly voted Rockwall’s Best Pizza – and Smoke […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced legislation Tuesday, April 17, to strengthen legal punishment for crimes committed by illegal aliens who’ve been previously convicted of unlawful reentry. The Peter, Ellie, and Grayson Victims of Illegal Criminal Entry (VOICES) Act of 2018 (H.R. 5526) aims to stop criminal aliens from receiving […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor auctioned off not one but two Crawfish Boil Party Packages at the Rockwall Women’s League’s recent Bayou Bash, reeling in a record-setting $13,000 each for the charity event. “We were overwhelmed by the generous bids in the live auction,” said Mike McRae, co-owner of […]