(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 2, 2017) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 3, 2017) Rockwall began the new year with the swearing in of 13 elected county officials inside a packed third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse on Sunday, Jan. 1. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet kicked things off with a welcome and introduction, followed by the pledges and a prayer led […]
Market demands of millennial generation will influence Rockwall’s dining, shopping and entertainment experience (ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation was created 20 years ago with the strategic mission of broadening and diversifying the Rockwall tax base and creating jobs within the City of Rockwall. Since its creation, REDC has fueled […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2016) On a Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941, in the tropical Hawaiian islands, a fleet of Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. Over 2,000 lost their lives in the attack that ultimately led to the American entry into World War II. Yesterday, dozens across the […]
Gloria Campos to moderate as November 2016 candidates debate the issues (ROCKWALL, TX ) As part of its dedication to the community, the Rockwall County Bar Association presents the 2016 Candidates’ Forum. Nearly a dozen candidates seeking public office in the general election this November will gather at the Rockwall County Courthouse to test their […]
Election 2017: Vote early (Sept. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Election Administrator Chris Lynch urges residents to vote early in the 2017 presidential race due to expected large crowds. There are about 57,000 registered voters in the county, Mr. Lynch said, and it is estimated that 45,000 will cast votes in the November election. Half of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) selected 18 students from Rockwall County to participate in his newly launched Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). The students join 86 total high schoolers from across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District who are participating in the CSLP for the 2016-2017 school year. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Beaman has started an e-commerce business, Texan Resolutions, LLC, that provides readers an intelligent, truthful, and logical analysis of American government. Texan Resolutions, LLC conducts its business entirely online although its headquarters is proudly based in Rockwall County. Beaman, the founder and owner of Texan […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2016-2017. Officers, pictured above, include Deanna Allison, President; Lisa Paul, First Vice President/Programs; Barbara Bowman, Second Vice President/Membership; Karen Nelson, Secretary; and Audrey Baxley, Treasurer. The group is an organization that provides a social outlet for women who […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 20, 2016) At a special meeting July 19th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court addressed a list of programs and services that must be decided before County Judge David Sweet can complete the first draft of the 2016-2017 budget. Discussions about indigent/mental health care, a new employee compensation plan and custodial […]