Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

(FATE, TX — May 11, 2020) We have been through a lot together in the past few weeks.  I think we can all agree we have endured unprecedented times, but, thankfully we can now start to look at the brighter days ahead. We are well positioned to execute our commercial development strategy.  While we celebrate […]

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

May 10, 2020 – As Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) goes through DNI (Director of National Intelligence) confirmation process, his former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, has launched a campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District.  According to Jason Ross For Congress website, the 4th District of Texas first became Jason’s home in the 1980’s when his […]

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

(ROCKWALL ISD – May 9, 2020) Rockwall ISD Class of 2020, you are important!  It’s time to honor and celebrate you with a graduation ceremony that matches your caliber of excellence! Thank you for your patience during this time of change. On Tuesday, May 4, 2020, Texas Education Agency announced graduation ceremony guidance for Texas school […]

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

Participate in this family-friendly activity May 16 – May 17, 2020 Dallas, Texas – Friday, May 8, 2020 – The YMCA’s across the Dallas Metroplex are launching a free virtual fun run, walk, or bike ride in order to promote fun family-friendly activities outside the house during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “Fly The Coop […]

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends names new board members for 2020/2021 club year

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends names new board members for 2020/2021 club year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) The membership of Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends has approved by acclamation the Board of Trustees for the 2020/2021 club year. They are as follows: Nancy Clark, President Carol Greenhalgh, 1st Vice President (Programs) Cherry Frye, 2nd Vice President (Membership) Vicki Jolley, Secretary Viki Cornelius, Treasurer On behalf of all the […]

Lakeside Bank assists small businesses by providing big bank thinking with community bank service

Lakeside Bank assists small businesses by providing big bank thinking with community bank service

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) The SBA’s “CARES ACT” was supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Yet for many owners, it proved just the opposite. That’s where Lakeside Bank, the oldest and only locally-owned bank in Rockwall County, stepped in to do what some of the nation’s biggest banks wouldn’t. […]

Sylvan Learning of Rockwall-Heath brings new virtual tutoring platform to area families amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sylvan Learning of Rockwall-Heath brings new virtual tutoring platform to area families amid COVID-19 pandemic

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Following the closure of schools due to COVID-19, local Sylvan Learning franchise owner Mark Dempsey saw an immediate need for greater online access and virtual learning resources in the community. To help parents who suddenly found themselves teaching their kids for the first time, he decided to bring Sylvan’s […]

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Alex Crawford, Rockwall-Heath High School

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Alex Crawford, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL-HEATH, TX – May 7, 2020) Alex Crawford is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is a member of the Infiniti Choir, PALs and President of FCA. She’s known around for her beautiful voice and has enjoyed singing at the Lake Pointe campuses.  She has been nominated for the Robert & Cis Hawk Citizenship Award. […]