(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) As early voting got underway Feb. 16 for the Rockwall County primary election, voters had the opportunity to hear candidates present their platform during a Candidate Forum hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Rockwall. The event, held in Liberty Hall at the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 introduced its community service project benefitting the future Advocacy Center in Rockwall during its fundraiser luncheon held at The Center on Thursday, Feb. 11. Leadership Rockwall 2016 class member Jerry Welch presented the many in attendance with details […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 12,2016) Longtime Rockwall resident Doug Hamilton is running for County Commissioner representing Precinct 1. “We all have seen or read news stories about cyber-crime and how it affects our daily lives. Companies, both private and public, as well as the US Government, Department of Defense, and individuals, are compromised daily. Valuable […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 10, 2016) Acknowledging the receipt of a major gift to the library, the election of new officers for 2016-2017, and hearing about the expansion and new additions to the Dallas Arboretum highlighted the 2016 first meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library held February 9 in the library’s Community […]
(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 COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]
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 […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in […]
Austin Wells’ first book features Heath history, vintage photographs (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 30,2016) Lakeside Florist in Rockwall was bustling with visitors Friday, Jan. 29 as the floral shop hosted a Happy Hour and Book Signing to celebrate the release of local author Austin Wells’ first book, “Images of America: Heath,” now available at arcadiapublishing.com […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Members of the EastTex Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were recognized during the Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting this morning, Jan. 26, for their efforts in assisting the City of Rowlett and those communities which were affected by the devastating Dec. 26 tornado. Rockwall County Emergency Management […]