Rep. Ratcliffe votes to protect tax cuts for Northeast Texans and small businesses

(WASHINGTON – Sept. 29, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted yesterday for the passage of the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (H.R. 6760) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill safeguards the policies in the Tax Cuts and Job Act signed by President Trump last year, which will help unleash further […]

Mathnasium to host FREE Open House Oct. 13

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 27, 2018) Ever wondered what Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is all about, and how they may be able to help your child better understand math? Want a chance to win a Mathnasium SCHOLARSHIP? Bring friends and family to Mathnasium’s community OPEN HOUSE from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1300 E. […]

Rockwall High to play Rockwall-Heath High in I-30 Classic October 12

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 26, 2018) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School are meeting on the football field again this year in the Heritage GMC Buick I-30 Classic, Friday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. The official tailgate party, sponsored by Heritage GMC Buick, will begin at 5 p.m., […]

Local resident Erin Neill named Pioneer of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 25, 2018) Local resident Erin Neill was recently certified as a Rockwall County Pioneer by the Rockwall County Genealogical Society. The Society formed its Pioneer Certification Committee in January 2018 as a way to recognize living residents who are longtime descendants of the county’s earliest settlers. To qualify for a Pioneer […]

Meet Sturgil, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2018) Say hi to Sturgil! This handsome pup loves to play, play, play!!! He’s a face-licking, nose-nibbling, play until he’s tired and then cuddle to go to sleep kind of guy. He’s the all-around perfect puppy with super soulful eyes that make it impossible to get upset with him when he […]

Rep. Ratcliffe announces 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program

(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) invited high school sophomores and juniors in Texas’ 4th District today to apply for the 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). This marks the third year of the program. “I launched the CSLP to give young folks an opportunity to learn about the role of the federal […]

Linda Lyon Elementary students recognized for Constitution Week posters

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 22, 2018) Fifth graders at Linda Lyon Elementary School recently participated in a poster contest, “What does the Constitution Mean to You?” Audrey Bailey earned first place and will receive a$100 savings bond. Three additional students earned honorable mention. The students’ posters will hang in the American National Bank next week. […]

The Color Purple – What Does it Mean?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2018) The color purple has historically been associated with nobility, but for property owners it takes on a different meaning.  Purple paint on fences, trees, or posts indicate NO TRESPASSING. The state of Texas provides detailed information on no trespassing laws in it Penal Code: Title 7 Chapter 30.  A criminal […]