Rep. Ratcliffe introduces bill to crack down on illegal alien crime

Rep. Ratcliffe introduces bill to crack down on illegal alien crime

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced legislation Tuesday, April 17, to strengthen legal punishment for crimes committed by illegal aliens who’ve been previously convicted of unlawful reentry. The Peter, Ellie, and Grayson Victims of Illegal Criminal Entry (VOICES) Act of 2018 (H.R. 5526) aims to stop criminal aliens from receiving […]

Local charities to benefit from Dodie’s ‘crawfish cash’ raised at Rockwall Women’s League event

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor auctioned off not one but two Crawfish Boil Party Packages at the Rockwall Women’s League’s recent Bayou Bash, reeling in a record-setting $13,000 each for the charity event. “We were overwhelmed by the generous bids in the live auction,” said Mike McRae, co-owner of […]

Rockwall Music Teacher Association hosts Spring Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) The Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored their annual Spring Competition on Saturday, April 14. Over 140 piano, voice, and string students performed for judges two contrasting selections of music.  The judges graded students on the preparation of rhythm, memorization, dynamics, nuance, and style, and then chose the top 3 students […]

Meet Rue, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) I’m Rue. I am a shy dog, but only for a little bit and then I become a dog that cannot get enough attention from you! I love playing with my foster siblings. I especially love the couch, and I mean I love it so much that sometimes I want […]

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) On April 6, 2018, the State of Texas kicked off Child Abuse Awareness Month with Go Blue Day where thousands of Texans wore blue, the official color of prevention, to show their support for children.  This year, several individuals and organizations in Rockwall County submitted creative photos to the Children’s […]

Rockwall ISD to hold Dedication Ceremony for Randy Talley Field Wednesday

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Randy Talley Field Tuesday, April 17, at 6:40 p.m., prior to the Mesquite vs. Rockwall baseball game. The public is invited to join. “Coach Randy Talley’s influence on Rockwall ISD and our community is second to none,” said Athletics Director Russ Reeves.  […]

Rockwall first Texas county to receive ICE IMAGE member certification

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2018) Rockwall officially became the first and only county in Texas to sign an IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) agreement and become an IMAGE-certified member on Monday, April 9. Special Agent in Charge Katrina Berger of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) presented […]

Job Fair at the Hilton Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2018) There will be a Job Fair at The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Full time, part time and seasonal positions are available. For more information, visit the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at 2055 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, Texas 75032 or call […]

Jones Elementary receives a Toyota of Rockwall grant

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2018) Congratulations to Ms. Cabrales (4th grade), Ms. Tate (6th grade), and Ms. Loya (LMS) for receiving a Toyota of Rockwall grant to help fund morning STEM stations.  The goal of these stations is to provide learning opportunities that students don’t normally get throughout the day or who can’t afford […]