5 Key Bills Passed During the 86th Legislative Session

5 Key Bills Passed During the 86th Legislative Session

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 6, 2019) On June 4th, State Representative Justin Holland provided a summary of the 86th Texas Legislative Session during a Rockwall Chamber of Commerce breakfast event. The House and the Senate filed more than 7,500 bills during the session, which ended on May 27th. Of those, less than 20 percent (1,427 […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Passes 11th Consecutive Jail Inspection

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 5, 2019) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office recently passed a surprise jail inspection from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards — making this the 11th consecutive annual inspection they’ve passed. “I want to compliment and thank the Detention Staff of the Rockwall County Jail for passing the 11th consecutive inspection and in doing […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Announces Rising Lone Star Winners in Rockwall County

Rep. Ratcliffe Announces Rising Lone Star Winners in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced the 2019 Rising Lone Star winners from Rockwall County today. The recipients included Caroline Bloom from Rockwall-Heath High School and Travis Mote from Rockwall High School. “I launched the Rising Lone Star program to showcase young folks from across our 18 counties who set […]

Cooking with Ease: The Perfect Sausage Ball

Cooking with Ease: The Perfect Sausage Ball

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2019) Most people think of sausage balls as a holiday treat. I am here to shift your perspective. Sausage balls are sausage, cheese and biscuit mix. They are basically a sausage breakfast biscuit. You see where I am going here? Sausage balls are truly an ideal breakfast. Even more so, […]

Patriot PAWS and Dallas Builders Association Host Dedication of Newly Completed Veterans House

Patriot PAWS and Dallas Builders Association Host Dedication of Newly Completed Veterans House

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 3, 2019) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and The Dallas Builders Association (DBA) celebrated the completion of a newly constructed Veterans House on Friday, May 31st at the Main Campus of Patriot PAWS located at 254 Ranch Trail in Rockwall, TX.  State Representative Justin Holland and City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt offered […]

Meet the Vals & Sals of Rockwall ISD

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 3, 2019) Carson Pennington, Rockwall-Heath High School Valedictorian   Carson Pennington, Rockwall-Heath High School Valedictorian, attended Springer Elementary and Cain Middle School. Carson was involved in JV Orchestra, IB Diploma Program, Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Astronomy Club, Environmental Conservation Club and UIL Science and Spelling […]

CoCreate Exchange Heath Offers Premium Executive Workspaces

CoCreate Exchange Heath Offers Premium Executive Workspaces

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2019) For many business professionals who work remotely from home, the struggle with distraction is all too real. Working from home might be convenient, but productivity can often suffer with only yourself to hold you accountable for getting your work done. And while an office can help you be more […]

2019 Leadership Rowlett Graduates Class 28

2019 Leadership Rowlett Graduates Class 28

(ROWLETT, TX – May 31, 2019)  The Leadership Rowlett Class 28 celebrated their graduation on May 29 at The Mansions at Bayside. Cindy Burkett, former State Representative for District 113 was the keynote speaker. Cindy previously co-owned a company that ran several Subway Restaurants and is currently a registered representative with Lone Star Wealth Advisors. Her […]