(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 4, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Facility Naming Committee is now accepting nominations for the naming of elementary school #14 located at 2186 Trophy Drive in Heath, Texas. The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. The nomination form is available on the district website at www.rockwallisd.com/bond/elementary-school-14/ […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2016) The Rockwall Emergency Services Corporation (ESC) and Ambulance Services Board convened yesterday, Sept. 28, to discuss a “Request For Proposal” document to solicit bids for a countywide ambulance services contract, as well as a proposed contract extension with Medic Rescue Inc., also known as Rockwall County Emergency Medical Services […]
PRESIDENT’S PEN (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2016) It’s been a very busy and productive year for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. As President of the Chamber, I would like to share what’s on the horizon in the Chamber world. You won’t want to miss our final events of 2016! I would be remiss […]
(HEATH, TX – Sept. 28, 2016) At their regular meeting last night, the Heath City Council adopted a balanced budget that reduces the tax rate for Heath citizens while funding the addition of a new Public Safety Officer, a Streets and Parks Maintenance staff member and a Parks Action Plan for improving and expanding the […]
(WASHINGTON Sept. 28, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) exposed troubling new details today surrounding the Clinton email investigation during his questioning of FBI Director James Comey before the House Judiciary Committee. In the exchange, Ratcliffe focused on implications of the facts revealed by documents released by the FBI after Comey initially announced his recommendation not […]
Election 2017: Vote early (Sept. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Election Administrator Chris Lynch urges residents to vote early in the 2017 presidential race due to expected large crowds. There are about 57,000 registered voters in the county, Mr. Lynch said, and it is estimated that 45,000 will cast votes in the November election. Half of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2016) Recently I spent an evening locked in an old professor’s office with six of my good friends for a little over an hour, trying desperately to hunt down a key that would allow me to escape. I didn’t have my cell phone on me, so I was armed only […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Sept. 12, 2016) The Royse City Independent School District, City of Royse City and Ventura Sports Group agreed upon a deal that will establish a professional independent baseball team and a $12 Million baseball/multi-purpose stadium in Royse City. The 4,000 plus seat stadium is to be located on the north side […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted this week to permanently prohibit the U.S. from making ransom payments or cash payments to Iran. The Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5931), which passed in the House, clearly establishes that the Obama administration violated U.S. policy by paying ransom in exchange […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) A glance at its progressive infrastructure and intrinsic land planning reveals why the charming city of Rockwall, Texas has fast become a land of economic growth and opportunity. This is due in part to the city’s distinct design plan, which highlights Rockwall’s unique amenities, such as Lake Ray Hubbard, […]