(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, the driving force of business for Rockwall, announces its 2016 Board of Directors. David Mallard, Law offices of David Mallard, will serve as the 2016 Board of Directors’ chair and will be supported by Brett Lee, Chief Executive Officer of The […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Momentum continues to build for Republican Lorne Liechty as he earns another key endorsement for his campaign for Texas House, District 33. Joining the growing list of supporters is former Republican State Senator Dr. Bob Deuell. “To keep Texas thriving we cannot let our state government make the same mistakes as our national leaders in […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 10, 2016) Lorne Liechty has earned another highly sought-after endorsement in the race for the Texas House, District 33 with Life PAC announcing their support for the pro-family Republican. Life PAC is the political arm of Texans for Life, led by pro-life advocate Kyleen Wright. The endorsement comes just after Liechty received the backing of the Concerned Women For America Legislative […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Today Jeff Bailey, Rockwall Independent School District superintendent, announced his plans to retire from his position effective August 31, 2016. Mr. Bailey said, “After thoughtful consideration and discussion with my family, I know that now is the right time for me to start a new chapter in my life. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2016) Voting is underway in the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards. The community is encouraged to visit rockwallchamber.org/chamberchoice to vote for their favorite and most deserving local businesses and organizations in seven different categories. VOTE HERE: rockwallchamber.org/chamberchoice You may vote once per day through 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 8, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation welcomes retired U.S. Army Major General Gary Bunch to serve as Chairman of the Board for 2016. Bunch has worked as a mortgage loan officer for Texas Mortgage Banking Corporation and for Capitol City Savings. He was a Senior Military Analyst at the Combined […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 8, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in conjunction with Rockwall County, will conduct a public hearing on January 12 at Jones Elementary School, 2051 Trail Glen in Rockwall. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and receive public comment for State Highway (SH) 276 […]
(Jan. 7, 2016) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the All Economic Regulations are Transparent (ALERT) Act by a vote of 244-173 today. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), blocks the administration from implementing federal regulations without first providing the public with detailed information for at least six months before they go into […]
(Jan. 7, 2016) The Texas Association of Realtors announced its decision to support Justin Holland, a Rockwall County Realtor, for House District 33. In making the announcement, 2016 Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith said, “After an extensive interview with all candidates, we were impressed with Mr. Holland’s command of the complex issues […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) The City of Rockwall is slated to call an election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members, one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for elected Rockwall City Council Members are for two years. All three incumbents, […]