(Feb. 9, 2016 – From the Office of the Governor Gregg Abbott) On January 26th, Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 25 Texas counties due to damage sustained from the severe weather at the end of December. This morning, the President granted the request for Public Assistance for the following 25 counties: Bailey, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX -Feb. 9, 2016) Tickets are still available for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative leader […]
Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life throw full support behind Ratcliffe’s re-election (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life have endorsed Congressman John Ratcliffe for re-election. Ratcliffe is grateful for the recognition of his unwavering commitment to protecting life. “The right to life, an inalienable […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Citizens packed the Rockwall High School cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 6, to hear the positions of local candidates on the 2016 Primary Election Ballot during a candidate forum hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club. Rockwall County Republican Women (RCRW) welcomed the following candidates to the forum (listed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Tesla Motors, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, will host a Drive Demonstration Event for their award-winning Model S from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. The Tesla Model S, now with Autopilot features, is an […]
(HEATH, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Kelson Elam, a Heath home owner for nearly 17 years, filed Wednesday to run for the Heath City Council, Place 5. Elam owns the software and computer network company, Genesta, located on Interstate 30. He lives with his wife, Brenda, on Lake Ray Hubbard. Elam came to Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs to speak on the new Open Carry gun law during the Chamber’s quarterly partnership breakfast meeting this morning at Saltgrass Steak House in Rockwall. As of January 1, 2016, concealed handgun licenses become carry licenses and with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Executive Women’s Alliance will host “What’s Your Superpower?” Women’s Conference & Business Expo from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 1 at The Castle at Rockwall, 2071 Clem Road Ext. in Rockwall. The 2016 Women’s Conference and Business Expo will focus […]
Voters head to the ballot box to elect three City Council Members (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The City of Rockwall will hold an election on May 7, 2016, for three City Council seats, Places 2, 4 and 6. Rockwall City Council Member terms last two years. All three incumbents, including John Hohenshelt (Place […]
Council votes unanimously to deny developer’s affordable housing grant request. (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The Rockwall City Council voted last night to deny support for an affordable multi-family housing development proposed by NuRock Companies. At the developer’s request, the item was placed on the agenda for consideration after a public hearing about the […]