Congressman Ratcliffe receives key pro-life endorsements

Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life throw full support behind Ratcliffe’s re-election (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life have endorsed Congressman John Ratcliffe for re-election. Ratcliffe is grateful for the recognition of his unwavering commitment to protecting life. “The right to life, an inalienable […]

Packed house for local candidate forum hosted by Rockwall County Republican Women

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Citizens packed the Rockwall High School cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 6, to hear the positions of local candidates on the 2016 Primary Election Ballot during a candidate forum hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club. Rockwall County Republican Women (RCRW) welcomed the following candidates to the forum (listed […]

Springer’s Cans for Coasters showcases science projects, collects canned goods for food pantry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Springer Elementary School sixth grade science students hosted Cans for Coasters Jan. 29, showcasing the roller coaster projects they made as the culminating activity to the force and motion unit. All grade levels attended and brought a canned good as admission. The sixth graders collected more than 500 canned goods to […]

Meet Cutie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) This sweet guy is named Cutie for a reason! Cutie will make someone’s perfect Valentine. He’s sweet, well mannered, and very cuddly. Cutie is crate trained and house trained and will sit for treats. Cutie has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. There’s never been a better time to […]

Residents receive tips on how to prevent Medicare fraud

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Advocate Mike Shipley presented residents with tips on how to prevent Medicare fraud during a special program held and sponsored by the First Christian Church Rockwall (3375 Ridge Rd.) on Wednesday, Feb. 3. With close to 54 million people enrolled in Medicare around the U.S., […]

Kelson Elam files for Heath City Council

(HEATH, TX – Feb. 5, 2016)  Kelson Elam, a Heath home owner for nearly 17 years, filed Wednesday to run for the Heath City Council, Place 5. Elam owns the software and computer network company, Genesta, located on Interstate 30.  He lives with his wife, Brenda, on Lake Ray Hubbard.  Elam came to Rockwall County […]

City of Rockwall hosts successful meeting with area neighborhood associations

The biannual gathering is an effort to increase communication and awareness among residents (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Turnout was big for a recent meeting between the City of Rockwall and area Homeowner’s Association presidents. Attendees included both City leaders and residents representing 13 of the City’s HOAs. The informational gathering was considered productive, […]

Rockwall Police Chief addresses Open Carry gun law at Chamber breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs to speak on the new Open Carry gun law during the Chamber’s quarterly partnership breakfast meeting this morning at Saltgrass Steak House in Rockwall. As of January 1, 2016, concealed handgun licenses become carry licenses and with […]