(ROCKWALL, TX – January 2, 2018) Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek has announced his desire to keep county tax dollars secure and well-managed by filing for re-election. “During my time in the courthouse, I have focused on leading the Treasurer’s Department in a fiscally conservative fashion – always remembering that all county funds come from […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (January 29, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our February print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Austin and I each remember the day we met a little bit differently. It was the Rockwall Founders Day Festival at Harry Myers Park, just a few weeks into one of my summer breaks from college. I was interning as a part time staff reporter for Blue Ribbon News, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 26, Rep. John Ratcliffe recognized Rockwall High School student Kevin Smith on his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Smith, a senior at RHS, is the first student from Texas’ 4th Congressional to receive and accept an appointment to any academy for the 2018-2019 school year. “I’d […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Folks often ask me why I say “bless” so often. I even have a plaque a friend gave me that says, “Bless”. I suppose I say it because I am blessed. Blessed to know you. Blessed to have kids that love me. Blessed to have 47 years of forgiveness […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the outstanding contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals to the community during its East Bound and Down Annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 23 at Southern Junction. Congratulations to the following winners of each category: Best Practices in Community Involvement: Southwest Kia […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 24, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 is seeking sponsors for their class project: “Rockwall Information Resource Hubs” specifically designed to assist families in the community that find themselves in the midst of crisis or transition. The project will see the installation of nine dedicated computer resource stations in existing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 22, 2018) Have you heard of the weeping prophet, Jeremiah? I suppose since I heard back from so many self-described Pollyannas last week, that I should give some time to the lamentators in our lives… those that rehearse the difficulties of life, reminding us of the darker side of life. (I’m […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 19, 2018) Eleven-year-old Gage Duke of Rockwall, founder of nonprofit Just Cuz Helmets Matter, will roll out his message on bike safety on television screens across the country when he’s featured on Harry Connick Jr.’s talk show “Harry” on Jan. 22. The show will air on Monday at 2 p.m. on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 18, 2018) During its Jan. 18 meeting, the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club inducted Rockwall Chamber President Tom Manskey as a member and awarded its Rotary Student of Honor from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School. Pullen Elementary 6th grade student Grace Stilley was recognized by her school principal Michael Stuart and her […]