(ROCKWALL, TX — October 16, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county. Women in Need joined the court during its regular meeting last week to highlight the services they provide to victims of domestic violence. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Drivers and pedestrians along Lake Ray Hubbard may have noticed a barge with black and blue banners. Since October 10, the 20- by 22-foot barge provided by Chandler’s Landing has facilitated a fundraising campaign, Hope Floats, which may appear more like a stunt than a mission effort. Heath resident […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to fight crime using digital evidence led to the prosecution of dozens of child exploitation cases throughout Northeast Texas since it was signed into law by President Donald Trump last year. “I’m incredibly grateful that my new law allows law enforcement officers in Northeast […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host Texas House member and Chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus Rafael Anchia at its Oct. 23 meeting. He will discuss the issues before the upcoming Texas legislative session. Representative Anchia is currently serving his seventh term in the Texas […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) I have a new appreciation for the phrase, “My faith has become sight.” My Mother spent most of her 100 years living “by faith”. She could not see the future. She did not live in the past, even though she had lots of it. Growing up in a family […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 8, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department, Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority, and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force invite all to a free VIN etching event on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Home Depot parking lot (765 E I-30, Rockwall, Texas 75087). […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2018) Toyota of Rockwall provides generous support to Helping Hands by conducting their annual Pack the Pantry food drive with Rockwall ISD, employees and customers each year. They have set up two trucks in their lobby; one red for Rockwall Heath High School and one orange for Rockwall High School. […]
(October 9, 2018 — McLendon-Chisholm, Texas) Fire Chief Patrick Murphy announced today that the McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) has reached an agreement and signed a contract with the City to immediately begin the process of integration with the City of McLendon-Chisholm and create the McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue Department (MCFR). This contract ensures the residents […]
(ROWLETT, TX — October 9, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has overhauled its Chamber Awards and Recognition Program with its members in mind. Starting in January 2019, members will see a new slate of awards that are tailored to the Chamber members, that recognize success and outstanding performance, and that promote the business community […]
The Last Well Founder to Camp Out Aboard Barge on Lake Ray Hubbard to Raise $2 Million for Clean Water Initiative (ROCKWALL, TX — October 8, 2018) The founder of Rockwall nonprofit, The Last Well, will take a stand for clean water in Liberia by floating on a handmade barge on Lake Ray Hubbard. Beginning […]