Rockwall County Library, roads, and jail expansion among topics of discussion during Commissioners Court meeting

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 30, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, April 24, to discuss revisions to the County Library’s Borrower’s Card Policy, updates on the county’s Transportation Plan, jail expansion, and several other important action items on the agenda. The Commissioners Court unanimously approved to add driver’s license search capability to […]

Rockwall County DA Kenda Culpepper honored as 2018 ‘Living Legend’ in Dallas

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 30, 2018) On Saturday, Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper was named as a 2018 “Living Legend” at the 4th Annual Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation Women’s Empowerment Prayer Brunch in Dallas. Culpepper was recognized for her efforts in helping to create both the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County and the North […]

Pearls of Wisdom

Pearls of Wisdom

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) When I say the word, pearl, what comes to your mind?  A person’s name?  Minnie Pearl? (Now I’m really revealing my age, as half of the people reading this have no idea who I’m talking about!  The other half got a smile on their faces just thinking about her!)  […]

Historical Foundation exhibits to honor 100th anniversary of World War I

Historical Foundation exhibits to honor 100th anniversary of World War I

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of World War I – the “War to End Wars” – the Terry Fisher American Legion Post, Rockwall County Historical Foundation, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Rockwall Parks and Recreation have aligned to honor the United States efforts during the Great War. […]

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Tax Cut Roadshow in Northeast Texas

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Tax Cut Roadshow in Northeast Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted the Northeast Texas Tax Cut Roadshow Monday, where he visited businesses in Texas’ 4th Congressional District that were positively impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  The Roadshow included stops at Cypress Bank, Load Trail LLC, Tyson Foods and 903 Brewers. “I voted […]

Rockwall County Elections Department receives Outstanding County Election Website award

Rockwall County Elections Department receives Outstanding County Election Website award

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 25, 2018) The League of Women Voters of Texas recently presented Rockwall County Elections Administrator Chris Lynch and staff of the Rockwall County Elections Department with the Outstanding County Election Website award, in recognition of their efforts in providing accurate and easily-accessible voter information on the county elections website – […]

Shannon Elementary staff honored for their roles in the life of child with autism

Shannon Elementary staff honored for their roles in the life of child with autism

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2018) At the annual Teachers Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the National Autism Association of North Texas, Lucia and Barry Lingo chose to honor the staff of Shannon Elementary who play a role in their son Ryan’s education. “Our sweet boy has autism and has been blessed to be surrounded by […]

Meet Izzy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 23, 2018) This lovely one-year-old girl is just dying to cuddle with you 24/7! She gets along with the dogs and cats she’s encountered in her foster home. Izzy absolutely loves all of the people she’s met! This sweet girl has the cutest under bite and wants nothing more than to burrow […]