(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) A state-recommended plan to consolidate Rockwall County voting locations for the upcoming constitutional amendment election will become effective when early voting begins Monday. Under the plan that was recommended by the Secretary of State and approved by Rockwall County Commissioners Court, there will be three early-voting locations spread across […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) The upcoming constitutional amendment election will be a historic event in Rockwall County and presents an opportunity—and a challenge–for us to change what historical data tells us about voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections. The Rockwall County Elections Department will follow a Texas Secretary of State recommendation to consolidate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) For the third consecutive year, Rockwall County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate of achievement, presented for the county’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR), is the highest form […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall’s new Rooms To Go donated a percentage of their sales from their July 20 Grand Opening to Rockwall Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers from Rockwall Habitat were on-site earlier this month to accept a generous check for $25,000. Established 23 years ago, RHFH is a Christian housing ministry dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall Fire Department’s new Chief spoke to the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary at its meeting on Oct. 17. He was welcomed by President Nancy Runge. Kenneth Cullins grew up in Rockwall and his lifelong ambition has been to be a firefighter. His father was a volunteer firefighter for Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 13, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League (RWL) and Rockwall Noon Rotary Club joined together to pack backpacks for kids served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County (CAC). Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor welcomed Rockwall Rotarians and members of RWL into their restaurant to pack the backpacks with items […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary welcomed two new members during their meeting on Oct. 5. Rockwall Rotarian Nancy Parkes introduced Jessica Metts with Rockwall Lymphatics. Aside from her duties as a lymphatics enhancement therapist, Jessica has been involved in Lone Star CASA for five years, has been a part of […]
(DALLAS, TX — October 10, 2017) The third edition of Le Dîner en Blanc Dallas attracted over 2,500 cultural enthusiasts last night at its top-secret location, the iconic Dallas Arboretum. Guests watched the sun set over White Rock Lake from the lush gardens while string music played. The epicurean event has become world-famous for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2017) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses will have some Halloween fun at their Oct. 14 schooling show! The stables will host a musical freestyle championship jack pot for competitors. Horses and riders will “dance” to a song of their choice. Any level rider can […]
(FATE, TX — October 9, 2017) Recently, the City of Fate installed 34 JEC Energy Savings All-in-One LED Solar Lights to create a safe and inviting atmosphere at Robert Smith Family Park. These lights created a minimum financial impact and a maximum improvement to the walking trail at night. “In a comparison, JEC’s All-in-One LED […]