County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) Rockwall officials received a special visit from the Consul General of Mexico in Dallas, Francisco de la Torre Galindo, at the historic Rockwall courthouse (101 E Rusk St) yesterday. Consulate General de la Torre Galindo presented the group of city and county officials gathered inside the third-floor courtroom with […]

Grand jury returns ‘no bill’ on DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) The DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge David Sweet was dropped Wednesday after a Rockwall County grand jury returned a “no bill” decision. In the grand jury process, a “no bill” is issued if the grand jury determines there is insufficient evidence to prosecute someone. Judge Sweet was arrested […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Answers to FAQs about Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Having served as your Mayor and City Councilmember, I’ve seen our City experience significant growth in new residential and commercial construction. That growth brings change that can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. Without a doubt, Rockwall has steadily attracted people to the area because of […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Distinguished Member’ honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association(JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advances in education over and above the state […]

Internationally renowned cellist to perform at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Centennial

(FRISCO, TX – Nov. 23, 2016) Internationally renowned cellist Meredith Reddick, accompanied by local pianist and hospital employee Joan Simons, will perform at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the main lobby of Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial, 12505 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 75035. Reddick has been playing the cello for 50 […]

Ratcliffe champions conservative healthcare reforms in Republican address

Ratcliffe champions conservative healthcare reforms in Republican address

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 31, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) delivered the Republican address this week to discuss how House Republicans are offering a #BetterWay to achieve quality, more affordable health care.  Earlier this week, the Obama administration confirmed that Obamacare premiums will rise by more than 20 percent next year. “Republicans are offering a plan to repeal Obamacare and […]

Latest Hospital Safety Grade Reveals Texas Health Rockwall as a High Achiever

Texas Health Rockwall Earns All A’s Since 2013 (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has once again earned an “A” in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.  The hospital has been awarded Straight “A’s” since 2013 and is one of only 113 hospitals to attain this honor nationwide. Texas Health […]

Ratcliffe statement on the reopening of the FBI’s Clinton email investigation

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the FBI’s announcement today that it would launch new investigative actions into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of an unsecured personal email system: “When Hillary Clinton was inexplicably let off the hook for her reckless mishandling of our country’s most […]

Talking turkey, costumes, cocktails, and pirate cruises

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2016) Crawfish season won’t peak again until early spring, but that doesn’t stop Dodie the Mudbug from making appearances – and new friends – every chance she gets. In fact, Rockwall’s familiar mudbug mascot was seen handing out “Boo Bucks” at the Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor last weekend – […]