AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has appointed State Representative Justin Holland to serve a four year term on the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, with the first two years as Vice Chair of the Commission. The Sunset Commission is a legislative advisory body with 12 members: five senators and one public member appointed […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2021) — Yesterday morning, Graeson Lynskey, a Democrat from Rockwall, announced his candidacy for the newly drawn 33rd House District here in Texas. The district, which includes all of Rockwall county, also includes a small portion of Collin county that was added after redistricting. Lynskey, who is a college student and […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 19, 2021) On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the Royse City Police Department and the Rockwall Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the Quick Track Gas Station at 926 IH30 Royse City, TX in regards to an illegal gambling investigation. During the search, seven electronic 8-Liner machines and US […]
GARLAND, Texas – Nov. 17, 2021 – Atmos Energy joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and today recognizes the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers. This year’s theme is ‘End the […]
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center, has graduated from the program […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended a special program this month here in Rockwall. The cohort participated in a program called “SIMSOC,” which is a societal simulation that involves being placed in a virtual community of people with a variety of resources and needs. The purpose is to emulate […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at www.rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Rockwall […]
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has graduated from […]
ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 11, 2021) On Nov. 8, 2021, Rowlett police responded to an unconscious person call in the 7400 block of Gillon Drive. Rowlett police officers responded and found a deceased male who was later identified as 42-year-old Darrell Lewis. Darrell Lewis had been shot to death. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) Rockwall County Constable John Benedetto of Precinct 1 (pictured right) presented Deputy Constable Chad Fogg (left) a Certificate of Appreciation for his commitment, dedication and countless hours given as a reserve deputy to the citizens of Rockwall County. County Clerk Jennifer Fogg attended the award ceremony for her husband yesterday. […]