(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2019) Ninety-eight year old Kathryn Hall of Rockwall shows off her birthday cake provided by the Rockwall Soroptimist. The Rockwall Soroptimist helped Kathryn celebrate with this special cake during the organization’s quarterly birthday luncheon Sunday, February 9 at Reese Manor Senior Housing. The Soroptimist provide quarterly themed luncheons and give gift […]
The aroma around E. Bourn St. and S. Goliad in Rockwall is about to get a whole lot sweeter. My Southern Sugar Bakers Bakery is opening a storefront location and mother-daughter duo Joanna Smith and Lizzie Hacker could not be more thrilled about their recent venture. Spending much of her childhood with her grandmother, Joanna […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2019) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) welcomed residents to an open house and public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 31, regarding its proposed project bringing improvements to I-30. The well-attended event, which took place at the Royse City High School cafeteria, offered an opportunity for residents to view project design […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2019) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper and the Rockwall Police Department will give a presentation on “Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12. The Reinhardt Elementary School PTA will host the presentation at Virginia Reinhardt Elementary School, located at 101 South Clark […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 6, 2019) Friends of the Rockwall Library will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 pm at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket. The program will feature Brad Ackland who will sing sentimental oldies. The public is invited. The cost is $30. Reservations may be […]
NCTCOG to provide information on high-speed rail, other projects Feb. 6, 2019 (Arlington, Texas) — The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a public meeting in February to provide updates on several transportation initiatives, including regional transit planning, Volkswagen Settlement funding and revised complaint procedures for the Title VI Program. The meeting will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – February 5, 2019) During its work session and regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, the Rockwall city council held a discussion on the proposed Harbor Urban Beach Park. In the work session prior to the regular meeting, Rockwall Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Hesser presented three options for what would be included […]
(WASHINGTON) – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump’s address demonstrated why the people of Texas’ 4th District chose a leader for our country that prioritizes the American people over big government and freedom over burdensome regulations. In just two years, the Trump administration […]
Dunlap’s prior role as Community/Economic Development Manager of the Fairview EDC brings new business recruiting and retention expertise (TERRELL, TX – Feb. 5, 2019) Terrell Chamber of Commerce President Carlton Tidwell is proud to announce and welcome Ray Dunlap, PCED as the new President of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation. Dunlap will be the primary contact […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2019) The Rockwall Fire Department has added six new full-time firefighters to their team. The increase in staffing levels is a move to continue to enhance the service level the department provides. The City of Rockwall operates a combination department, with full-time and part-time / volunteer staff. As the city grows, […]