(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2019) On Thursday, March 7, Congressman Ralph Moody Hall, a Rockwall native who was the oldest ever member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died peacefully in his home at the age of 95. Hall was born on May 3, 1923, in Fate, Texas and was a lifelong resident of […]
Leads Texas delegation in moment of silence WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday in commemoration of former Congressman Ralph Hall who passed away at the age of 95 last week. He then led the Texas delegation in a moment of silence in […]
(WASHINGTON – March 7, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Ralph Hall: “Today the 4th District of Texas lost a great leader, statesman and friend. From his defense of our nation during WWII through his time as our Representative in Congress, Ralph Hall lived a remarkable life […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2015) The Rockwall Jacket Backers honored three individuals during a pre-game ceremony at the third annual Spring Swarm football game at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Lifetime Membership in the Jacket Backers’ Victory Club were awarded to Leigh Plagens, RISD Board of Trustee member and longtime Jacket Backer supporter, Dale Downum, “The Voice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) A larger-than-life-sized statue of former Republican Congressman Ralph M. Hall was unveiled Sunday, May 3, at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Below are a few photos from the unveiling — and just added — our follow-up story from the event: Former Republican Congressman Ralph Hall received quite the birthday present when […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2015) A larger-than-life-sized statue of Congressman Ralph M. Hall will be unveiled at the Rockwall County Courthouse at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3. “This tribute to Congressman Hall has been over two years in the making, and we are very excited about its completion,” said project co-chair, Dewayne Cain. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2014) Tickets are on sale now for “Reagan Day, The Hollywood Years, Celebrating Our Legends, Yesterday and Today,” sponsored by the Rockwall County GOP. The annual event, which will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, will also pay tribute to Congressman Ralph Hall. Tickets are $100, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 30, 2014) Save the date – Saturday, March 21, 2015 – for “Reagan Day, The Hollywood Years, Celebrating Our Legends, Yesterday and Today,” sponsored by the Rockwall County GOP. The annual event, which will be held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, will also pay tribute to Congressman Ralph Hall. Tickets are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 26, 2014) Formed from the idea that Rockwall needed to offer a distinctly Christian education that prepared students for college and was independent of any church or organization, Heritage Christian Academy was born. HCA opened its doors in 1995, and now celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In honor of the school’s new accomplishment, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 15, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently hosted a reception for Rockwall County’s newly inducted U.S. citizens. The citizens were enrolled in the Rockwall County Adult Literacy Program led by Carol Case and Kathy Melston. The new citizens were welcomed and honored by the DAR, […]