City of Rockwall to call May 6, 2017 election for Mayor, City Council places

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2016) After the first of the new year, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 6, 2017 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Council Members – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City […]

Rockwall sets new utility and solid waste collection rates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 27, 2016) Effective January 1, 2017, the residential water and wastewater rates will increase by 10% in the City of Rockwall. The rate reflects the increases in the cost of treated water the City purchases from its supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District. The NTMWD also operates wastewater treatment facilities […]

Ratcliffe named most conservative Texas legislator in Congress

Ratcliffe named most conservative Texas legislator in Congress

(ROCKWALL, TX  – Dec. 26, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) was ranked this week as the most conservative Texas legislator in the United States Congress by Heritage Action for America. Each member of Congress in both the U.S. House and Senate was ranked according to their voting record, co-sponsorships and other legislative activity. In addition […]

Ratcliffe U.S.-Israel cybersecurity legislation signed into law

Ratcliffe U.S.-Israel cybersecurity legislation signed into law

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill was signed into law Friday to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. Ratcliffe introduced the United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 (H.R. 5877) after returning from a congressional delegation trip he led to Israel in […]

Galaxy Ranch Private School in Rockwall celebrates 10th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2016) Smiles are even more plentiful at Galaxy Ranch Private School this month where owners Brad and Alicia Larsen and their staff are celebrating their 10th year of operation. High-quality child care for children ages 18 months through kindergarten is just the beginning of what you will find at this […]

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to strengthen national defense and increase military pay

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to strengthen national defense and increase military pay

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Friday for the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2943), which boosts support for America’s military,  enhances national defense capabilities and provides the biggest pay raise for U.S. service members in six years. The bill authorizes the $619 billion in funding necessary to restore […]

Open House event Dec 10 at Educational Consultant Solutions in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) The community is invited to an OPEN HOUSE event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Educational Consultant Solutions, located at 101 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. With 35 years of teaching in both general and special education, educational consultant Kristie Smith is putting the fun back […]

State Representative Elect Justin Holland files first bill for the 85th session

AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Elect Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) filed House Bill 457, relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. “Currently, the tax code allows for peace officers to keep their appraisal records confidential,” said Rep-elect Holland. “HB 457 extends the confidential option to the spouse […]

Superintendent provides update on school district at Chamber Partnership Luncheon

Superintendent provides update on school district at Chamber Partnership Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) Rockwall ISD Superintendent shared some positive updates regarding the school district to members of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce during its Partnership Luncheon this afternoon. Addressing luncheon attendees inside Warehouse 45 (Children’s Building) at Lake Pointe Church, Villarreal provided an overview of the many successes happening within the school […]

Ratcliffe, Langevin cybersecurity legislation passes House

Two bills strengthen U.S.-Israel cyber collaboration WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) passed the U.S. House today to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. The two bills were introduced in July, after the lawmakers returned from a congressional delegation trip to […]