(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall revealed its new hilltop development, The Grove at Rest Haven, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, June 11. The Grove at Rest Haven is designed as a place to stroll the pathways, enjoy the gentle rhythm of a swing, […]
(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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2017) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller was honored this month by Region V of the County and District Clerk’s Association of Texas. Ms. Miller was elected by a unanimous vote of her peers to represent Region V as their nominee for the statewide “2016 County Clerk of the Year Award.” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 25, 2017) Leadership Rockwall celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a class reunion event held at the San Jacinto Plaza on the Downtown Square on Wednesday, May 17. The event saw Leadership Rockwall alumni come together to witness the graduation of the class of 2017 and the presentation of their class project […]
(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 […]