Rockwall LULAC president to be part of panel discussion on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) president Sol Villasana will be on a panel organized by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the law recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott aimed at so-called “sanctuary cities.” Also on the panel […]

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

(WASHINGTON – June 9, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted to undo sweeping regulations enacted under the Dodd-Frank law, which was signed by President Obama in 2010. The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10) passed the U.S. House of Representatives to dismantle Dodd-Frank and open the door for economic growth. “Since Dodd-Frank was passed by a […]

Rockwall city council members sworn in

Rockwall city council members sworn in

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 6, 2017) Four newly-elected council members were sworn in at the Rockwall city council meeting on Monday, June 5. State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) conducted the swearing in of council members Bennie Daniels (Place 1), Kevin Fowler (Place 3), Dana K. Macalik (Place 5) and Jim Pruitt (Mayor). The council also […]

Bootsburgers: Boasting unbeatable burgers

Bootsburgers: Boasting unbeatable burgers

Family-run ‘Bootsburgers’ stands test of time (ROCKWALL, TX – June 5, 2017) The savory scent of hamburgers on the grill which surrounds the residences on Austin Street is a telltale sign one has landed in the location of the unassuming yet famous local establishment known as Bootsburgers. Owner David Mooney and his nephew Russell Mooney […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes its Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber recognizes its Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 2, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Chuck Leblo of Social Kudo as its Ambassador of the Month for May 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote Chamber and […]

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) In the 140 days of the 85th Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) successfully passed a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House as well as the Senate, in which currently await Governor Abbott’s signature before officially becoming law. State Rep. Holland authored legislation that cuts […]

Rep. Ratcliffe bill passes House to combat child exploitation

Rep. Ratcliffe bill passes House to combat child exploitation

  (ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842) boosts children’s safety by closing loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders. “There are few things more shocking to the conscience […]