Voting goes digital in Rockwall County

Voting goes digital in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2018) If you plan to vote in the upcoming elections, you’ll have to put away your pens and paper. Voting is now 100% digital in Rockwall County. Elections Administrator Chris Lynch said last year, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve funds for brand new electronic voting machines. “This […]

Trace Johannesen announces candidacy for Rockwall City Council Place 4

Trace Johannesen announces candidacy for Rockwall City Council Place 4

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) Rockwall resident Trace Johannesen announces he will run for Place 4 on the Rockwall City Council in the upcoming May 5 election. “I proudly volunteer to continue my service to Rockwall by running for City Council in Place 4 this May. I look forward to meeting even more Rockwallians and […]

Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek seeks re-election

Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek seeks re-election

(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 […]

Democrat primary opponents campaign together across Northeast Texas

Democrat primary opponents campaign together across Northeast Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 17, 2018) Lander Bethel of Sherman and Catherine Krantz of Emory are two Democratic candidates running for US Congress, Texas District 4.  The March 6, 2018, Democratic primary will decide which one of them goes on to face the Republican primary winner, Dr. John Cooper of Sulphur Springs or the incumbent […]

Linda Duran seeks re-election to Rockwall ISD Board Place 3

Linda Duran seeks re-election to Rockwall ISD Board Place 3

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 16, 2018) Linda Mitchell Duran has announced plans to run for another term as the Place 3 candidate for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees.  That election will be held in May of 2018. Duran is a Rockwall ISD graduate as are all three of her children.  A former classroom teacher […]

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Paul Pecena has officially announced his campaign for election as Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two, in Rockwall County.  Pecena, an experienced police captain and retired Army officer, is seeking election to office after more than 30 years of public service. Pecena began his law enforcement career as a […]

Conservative Leader Bob Hall Announces Strong Campaign

Conservative Leader Bob Hall Announces Strong Campaign

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 2, 2018) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election. “I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I […]

Early voting ends Friday for Rockwall County elections

Schedule of voting locations, hours (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 25, 2016) Tuesday, Feb. 16 is the first day of Early Voting in the Rockwall County primary election. Early voting ends Feb. 26. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1. (*Note: You must vote at your precinct on Election Day). Click here for 2016 March Primary […]

Candidates present their platforms at forum hosted by Rockwall Chamber, Young Professionals

Candidates present their platforms at forum hosted by Rockwall Chamber, Young Professionals

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) As early voting got underway Feb. 16 for the Rockwall County primary election, voters had the opportunity to hear candidates present their platform during a Candidate Forum hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Rockwall. The event, held in Liberty Hall at the […]

Candidates to speak at Pachyderm Club luncheon

Join the Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse, 4881 Bass Pro Drive in Garland (off Interstate 30 next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World).    Guests will meet the four candidates for the 5th District Court of Appeals in March 6, 2012 Texas […]