ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as JER Chilton YMCA Recognition Day in Rockwall. The Y provides sports programs for over 2,300 local children annually, including its swimming program which teaches over […]
ROCKWALL / ROWLETT (February 20, 2014) Second graders at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary enjoyed Government Day on Tuesday, February 18. Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel visited the students and spoke about local government. The students learned a lot about the services that our local government provides to citizens. The students say, “Thank you, Mayor Gottel!” Submitted […]
ROYSE CITY (February 17, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce has announced they will be naming their annual college scholarship in honor of Ouida Baley, the First Lady of Royse City, who passed away last night. “I can’t even begin to describe the impact she has had on this community and how loved she […]
(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will be the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event that supports the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner will be served at 7, […]
(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) The May 11 City of Rockwall municipal election was canceled by the City Council because all five candidates were unopposed. Mayor David Sweet, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Bennie Daniels will be sworn in for two-year terms. Jim Pruitt (Place 2), appointed to the position last year following the […]
Blue Ribbon News thanks Mayor David Sweet for graciously sharing a little bit about his background and why he’s so passionate about making Rockwall such a great place to live, work and play. To nominate someone you know for our Good People profile series, email . WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Dallas HIGH SCHOOL? West Mesquite […]
(January 25, 2013) Five members of the Rockwall City Council up for election this year say they will be on the May 11 ballot. Council members David White (Place1), Bennie Daniels (Place 3) and Michelle Smith (Place 5) and Mayor Sweet will be candidates for another two-year term. Council member Jim Pruitt was appointed last fall […]
(January 10, 2013) Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth donated more than a dozen bicycles to the Cowboy Santas program, helping children 12 years old and younger receive gifts during the holidays. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Mae Gray-Rossi, executive director of Cowboy Santas, recently accepted the bicycles. For more than 30 years, volunteers along […]
(November 17, 2012) This is one of my favorite times of the year as we prepare for the holiday season ahead. From gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family, to festive celebrations with friends, and finally, the peace of a Christmas Eve candlelight service, I treasure each moment with friends and family. It’s also the […]
For the past 26 years, Lorne Liechty and his wife Mary have made Heath their home. After 34 years of marriage, they have four children and five grandchildren. “We’re blessed to have Mary’s parents live with us. Most of our brothers and sisters – and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews – live in the […]