(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2018) Rockwall officially became the first and only county in Texas to sign an IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) agreement and become an IMAGE-certified member on Monday, April 9. Special Agent in Charge Katrina Berger of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) presented […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2018) The Rockwall County Candidate Forum is happening this Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm in Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet will be moderating the forum. With the May 5th election just weeks away, all Rockwall County residents are invited and encouraged to come and hear directly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2018) During its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10, Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized Sergeant Glenn Hill with the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office and Suzanne Smith with the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as the Employees of the First Quarter 2018. Hill was nominated by the Sheriff’s Office for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2018) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and other representatives from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) were invited to the White House on Feb. 13 to meet with President Donald Trump. Eavenson, who currently serves as the President of NSA, commended Trump for his support of sheriffs across the country in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2018) Local artists of all skill levels are invited to create their own masterpiece on canvas and help preserve the past for the future during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s new annual art auction fundraiser, “American Gothic,” on Sunday, May 6. Held at the picturesque Summerfield at Tate Farms (12992 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 26, 2018) In late April or early May in the mid-1800s, pioneer families loaded up a covered wagon with their valuables and belongings and hit the open road towards a land full of opportunity, promise and hope for a fruitful future. They often left behind a sign which read three simple […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our first print edition of the new year! Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) Ericka Ledferd is honored to announce her candidacy for the Office of County Commissioner, Rockwall County, Precinct 4. For the past 11 years, she and her family have lived in Rockwall County in Royse City, and she has been working for Royse City ISD. Ericka is passionate about public […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 28, 2017) Judge Cathy Penn has announced her candidacy for the office of Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2. With a combined 20-plus years of service to the City of Rockwall and Rockwall County, as well as other local municipalities, Judge Penn has the specialized training and experience to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) For the third consecutive year, Rockwall County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate of achievement, presented for the county’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR), is the highest form […]