Rep. Ratcliffe on President Trump’s inauguration

Rep. Ratcliffe on President Trump’s inauguration

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States: “President Trump’s inauguration represents the start of a new chapter in our nation’s history – a chapter I am confident will be far different from the malaise […]

Describing my dream home

Describing my dream home

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2017) The other day I came across an interesting writing prompt while browsing the web. Admittedly I was searching writing prompts because I was having a bad case of the dreaded writer’s block. Anyhow, the prompt read as follows: describe your dream house. This caught my eye because I often […]

Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt files for relection

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2017) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has filed to retain his mayoral seat in the May city elections. Pruitt, 60, has served as Rockwall Mayor since December 2014.  Prior to becoming Mayor he served on the Rockwall City Council as a councilman and as the mayor pro tem. “I have been honored to […]

Rockwall Fire Department expanded services soon to include basic life-support

Rockwall Fire Department expanded services soon to include basic life-support

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 12, 2017) The Rockwall City Council has voted to move forward with a limited First Responder Organization (FRO) program to enhance services to citizens. Rockwall firefighters will soon provide additional basic life support through the new FRO program. This will help with delivering critical care on major medical and trauma calls, […]

Community rallies to fund handbike for beloved resident

Community rallies to fund handbike for beloved resident

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2017) Kenny Hargrove has always been a man who gives to others, but never expects anything in return. The longtime Rockwall resident treats strangers like friends, and friends like family. Having survived a terrible accident in 2005 which left him paralyzed from the waist down, he continues to live his […]

Enid Reyes to seek seat on Rockwall City Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2017) Enid Reyes, a seasoned community leader and small business owner, has announced her run for Rockwall City Council. Reyes, a longtime resident of the City of Rockwall, has an extensive record in making Rockwall a better place to live for all residents. She will ensure that existing neighborhoods are […]

Meet Hunter, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2017) Here’s Hunter! Sweet Hunter is looking for his forever home. He is a sweet little guy who wants to be by his human’s side. He does great with his the dogs and cats in his foster home.  Hunter’s adoption fee is $75 which covers all his age appropriate shots, […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2017) Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne, age 83 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2017.  She was born on October 10, 1933 ,in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Bertha (Reitzes) Grischy.  After raising their family in Columbus, Ohio, Joanne and her husband moved to Rockwall […]