(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 3, 2017) Rockwall began the new year with the swearing in of 13 elected county officials inside a packed third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse on Sunday, Jan. 1. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet kicked things off with a welcome and introduction, followed by the pledges and a prayer led […]
(HEATH, TX — Jan. 3, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2016, including Leisa Price, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Kristi Smith, Administrative Services; Randy Patton, Public Works; Brittnee Payne, Community Development; and Scott Trammell, […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Jan. 2, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe recently rebranded all of its outpatient locations. The name changes are a result of the joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) to own five hospitals in North Texas, which was completed last January. “Having all […]
(ROCKWALL,TX–Dec. 28, 2016) On January 4, Rockwall Painting With a Twist will have its 15 minutes of fame, appearing on an episode of CBS’s Undercover Boss. The episode features local instructor Bree Ann McCleskey as she tasks Painting With a Twist co-founder and CFO Renee Maloney with creating new original artwork to be used for […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 15, 2016) The Heath City Council approved an Economic Development Assistance Agreement at its December 13 meeting for Heath Hub, a new dining and entertainment venue that will be located on 2.5 acres of the retail-zoned site at the northwest corner of FM 740 and FM 1140 behind the CVS. The […]
(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, 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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]