(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 […]
Save the Date! (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 18, 2017) A community holiday tradition continues Friday, Dec. 1 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2018 presents the Annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Five beautiful homes ranging from an equestrian property to an upscale estate will be drenched in holiday décor and open for touring […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 18, 2017) Every child needs a hero, but abused and neglected children need SUPER HEROES! You can be a part of providing a Super Hero for abused or neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties by supporting the 2017 Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Annual 5K and Fun Run. […]
(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 – Oct. 18, 2017) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt proclaimed Oct. 16-20, 2017 Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of Rockwall during Monday’s City Council meeting, encouraging “all our citizens to recognize and applaud this organization for its professional endeavors which benefit our city and beyond.” Pruitt said that this is a dynamic […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 17, 2017) Joe Chamberlain announced that he is running for election for Heath City Council, Mayor. “I am asking for the vote of my fellow citizens of Heath, as I am seeking election to the 2018 City Council Mayor’s position. My past 9 years of city service has seen improved City infrastructure, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 17, 2017) The Rockwall High School cross country team competed at the District Championship on Oct. 14 at UT-Tyler. The girls had a great meet and not only won the district championship but also had the district champion, Emelia Landivar-Nunez placing 1st with a time of 19:49. The top 15 individuals […]