(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club welcomed Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, former Mayor, who presented a “State of the County” address at their recent meeting. Sweet’s presentation explained how Rockwall County government operates, its various services, fiscal health and responsibilities, and predictions of future growth over the next 10 years. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) With many businesses and individuals throughout the community pitching in to aid those affected by the Dec. 26 tornado, Rockwall Shooters Supply looks to help out in perhaps an overlooked aspect of the tornado relief effort: firearms repair. For individuals whose firearms may have suffered damage during the tornado, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care recognized the artistic works of its talented residents as it welcomed the Mayor, city council and community members during its second year “Art-iversary” celebration on Thursday, Jan. 14. Rock Ridge – located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway – honored resident and artist […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) An informative program on Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Prevention will be presented for all interested parties at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 at First Christian Church Rockwall. The presenter is Mike Shipley, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Advocate through the North Central Texas Agency on Aging. Among other things, Mr. Shipley will show […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) This weekend the Rockwall FFA Ag Mechanics Team received Grand Champion for their 36 foot Lowboy Trailer. They received first out of the 350 projects that were entered into the competition. It took over 800 hours for the students to complete the trailer and get it to the competition. Students […]
(Jan. 18, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club presented Ruby Jones of Garland a check to offset her losses in the December tornado. Ruby lives alone, with no family in the area and her house was a total loss. She lives on Social Security and basically escaped with the clothes on her back. She said […]
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association endorses Republican Lorne Liechty for Texas House (HEATH, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Lorne Liechty has earned another key endorsement in the race for the Texas House, District 33 with the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association PAC announcing their support for the pro-business Republican. The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) is a trade association that […]
(Jan. 18, 2016) Justin Holland today announced that he has been endorsed by the Business and Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of Texas Association of Business (TAB). Holland is seeking election to be the next Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for HD 33, the area covering Rockwall County and […]
(ROCKWALL,TX– Jan. 16, 2016) Several Rockwall County officials and residents decked the studs and cement flooring of the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family with heartwarming messages of gratitude, during a ‘Notes of Love’ home signing event on Friday, Jan. 15. Sgt. Holcomb – who suffers from a […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]