(ROCKWALL, TX — October 1, 2018) The Rockwall Art League’s 18th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale took place over the weekend of Sept. 21-23 in the Conference Center at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. It proved to be the perfect venue to showcase the works of 55 artists featuring 129 entries representing oils, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2019 County Budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Commissioner David Magness asked the court to support adding a sergeant to the Sheriff’s Office personnel, for a total cost of $88,817. “County Judge David Sweet had originally left […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The Commissioners Court adopted the Rockwall County tax rate for the 2018 tax year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The court unanimously approved a motion by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet for the county to adopt a tax rate of 32.84 cents per $100 assessed value […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 27, 2018) During its regular meeting on Sept. 25, the Commissioners Court recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month and National 4-H Week in Rockwall County. County Judge David Sweet read the following proclamation declaring National Hispanic Heritage Month in the county: “Whereas, the earliest days of American existence, Hispanic Americans have written […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2018) The Marine Corps League, a nationally chartered organization comprised of Marines and eligible FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have honorably served or are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, desire to form a Marine Corps Detachment in Rowlett, TX. The Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of the Marine […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 29, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted yesterday for the passage of the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (H.R. 6760) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill safeguards the policies in the Tax Cuts and Job Act signed by President Trump last year, which will help unleash further […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2018) A night of pizza and fun was had by Dads and their kiddos on Thursday, September 20 at Pullen Elementary School. Pullen Elementary’s Watch D.O.G.S. program started off their year with an incredible Annual Pizza Night Kickoff event. The annual event is a favorite as Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Rockwall County Helping Hands is hosting its annual Holiday Market event, this Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. The community is invited to come shop all the fun and festive items! Browse the Market’s great seasonal decor for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There will also be live […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) You know you have a problem when Amazon can’t find your house. But we were not surprised. Our new street address does not yet appear via GPS (Global Positioning System), so we try to guide people in by phone. “You’re getting close,” I said to one exasperated deliveryman. “Just […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Not even rain could put a damper on the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 32nd Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride held on Aug. 11. In spite of the steady downpour which persisted throughout most of the morning, 500 riders checked in to race for a great cause. The ride netted over […]