(WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) today led a group of 50 Members of Congress in demanding that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch appoint a special counsel to investigate the Clinton Foundation for allegedly using illegal tactics to allow its donors inappropriate access and influence over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “Seemingly […]
Proposed Budget includes Reduction in Tax Rate (HEATH, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) The City of Heath Council and staff have been working hard to prepare a budget for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Budget discussions have been held in open City Council meetings, which residents are encouraged to attend. You can offer your input on the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Local candidates for state and county offices were invited to respond to questions from the audience of about 60 people at a forum hosted by the Rockwall Democratic Party on Saturday, August 26, moderated by Michael Handley, host of Eyes Wide Open, an internet political talk radio program. Justice […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 26, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome its newest member, Innovate Fast, a digital marketing company that focuses on using Facebook and Instagram to generate more customers and leads for business. The general thought for a local business is to have a huge social media […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Rockwall will soon have a new fitness trail – centrally located in a well-trafficked area and operated by the county. Proposed by Commissioner Lee Gilbert, plans show the 400-meter tract located on eight acres between the new county courthouse and Interstate 30 on county-owned property. Calling it “a valuable […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 24, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member First Choice Emergency Room with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 19. First Choice Emergency Room, located at 3301 Lakeview Pkwy, is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 23, 2016) A sizeable crowd of residents packed the Rockwall District Office of John Ratcliffe during an Open House event hosted by the Congressman on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Residents were invited to come shake hands and hold one-on-one candid discussions with Rep. Ratcliffe concerning issues facing our country and its government. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently received sponsorships from American National Bank for their Ambassadors Golf Tournament and Festival of Trees fundraising events. There is a strong partnership between American National Bank and this community and they have continually supported Helping Hands through events and other programs over the years. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall welcomed an open dialogue between residents and the county’s first responders during a public meeting held at The Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove and Fire Department Chief Mark Poindexter gave presentations on each of their departments […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Texas developer Kent Donahue showcased the 260-acre Bayside development bringing a crystal lagoon to the former Elgin Robertson Park at Dalrock during the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon last week, hosted by the Rowlett EDC. The lagoon – which will span eight acres of clear crystal blue […]