Realtor Jerry Welch recognized as Rockwall Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jerry Welch as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]

Central American child refugees coming to Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC […]

Rockwall Judge Liana Whitten earns ‘Member’ designation

The Honorable Liana B. Whitten, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements.  Judge Whitten was one […]

Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provides update, receives input at Master Plan community meeting

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provided citizens the chance to review and give input on an Open Space Master Plan designed to preserve and protect natural systems, designate open spaces and corridors for future recreational considerations, and to establish trail connections throughout the County during a meeting […]

Texas Health Rockwall recognized for Excellence by three patient-centered organizations

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was recently recognized for excellence in areas of quality of care as well as engagement strategies.  Several leading organizations, whose goals are to improve patient outcomes and experience, named Texas Health Rockwall to the top of their list. Texas Health Rockwall’s dedication to patient […]

Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Scholar Member’ designation

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Pct.3 of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Scholar Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges.  The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state […]

Ratcliffe cyber-crime fighting bill passes House

WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 1, 2015) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2015 (H.R. 3490) yesterday to provide state and local law enforcement with the tools they need to fight back against cyber-crime and protect our communities. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ratcliffe (R-Texas), now heads to […]

Republican Lorne Liechty files as candidate for Texas House District 33

Liechty Campaign Enjoys Surge In Key Endorsements From Across The District (HEATH, TX – Nov. 29, 2015)  Republican Lorne Liechty, a longtime conservative leader and the current Mayor of Heath, has officially filed as a candidate for State Representative to represent the citizens of Texas State House District 33, which includes Rockwall County and parts […]

Open House at Flower Box: Local celebrities design floral arrangements for good cause

Open House at Flower Box: Local celebrities design floral arrangements for good cause

Open House event Dec 1 at The Flower Box (ROCKWALL,TX– Nov. 11, 2015) The Flower Box, located at 2760 State Highway 66 in Rockwall, will host a unique and charitable Open House event from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. By donating dollars for votes,  community members can help decide which local celebrity guest […]