(AUSTIN, TX – April 7, 2017) Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives approved the House budget and supplemental budget for the next two years. The House has exercised leadership in crafting a conservative, responsible budget that spends $106.8 billion in available revenue. Despite revenue challenges, and very significant population and inflation growth, the House biennium […]
AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) was sworn in to serve House District 33 (HD 33) in the Texas House of Representatives. The 85th Texas Legislature convenes today for 140 days. “I’m incredibly honored to serve the residents of HD 33 and it’s an honor to be the first elected state representative from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 12, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced the Iran Cyber Sanctions Act of 2016 today to require the administration to impose sanctions on hackers linked to the Iranian Government. The measure pushes the administration to take action on an April 2015 executive order that authorized the Treasury Department to sanction individuals and entities […]
‘Power of the Purse’ initiative provides handbags for women’s shelter (ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) Sheri Franza, President and CEO of Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, was among the expert guest panelists to speak at the “See Jane Run 2016” Texas Women in Economic Development Conference April 19-20. The annual event, which was presented by […]
(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) The State Bar of Texas legal hotline — (800) 504-7030 — is available to help connect victims of the December 26 North Texas tornadoes with legal aid providers in their area. The toll-free hotline — answered in English and Spanish — is designed to connect low-income people with local legal […]
Sponsored by the Rockwall Art League, Nancy Medina draws artists from across Texas and beyond (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Once again artists traveled long distances for a Rockwall-based art workshop with Nancy Medina, sponsored by the Rockwall Art League. The three day workshop was held at Harry Myers Community Center from Sept 26-28. Generally, […]
(HEATH, TX – October 4, 2015) With its cooler temperatures and sunny days, Fall is a great season to live in Heath. Our location on the Eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and exceptional recreational options are among the many reasons our City perennially ranks high on D Magazine’s list of Best Suburbs and was recently […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 28, 2015) U.S. Rep John Ratcliffe has added a full time veterans service worker to his staff to help serve the 63,000 veterans that he represents across the 4th Congressional District of Texas. Michelle Zook, an Air Force veteran, will manage all veteran-related casework and outreach across the district. She joins Ratcliffe’s existing […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 2, 2015) Rockwall County businessman, Justin Holland announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in State House District 33. HD 33 covers portions of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. The 33rd District became open in the upcoming election upon the announcement by State Representative Scott […]
WASHINGTON DC (July 16, 2015) In a recent video, new documentation surfaced that Planned Parenthood abortion clinics not only profit from the intentional destruction of unborn children, but also sell children’s organs, piece by piece, to fetal tissue brokers. U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) has spoken out about this horrific act. “I am sickened by […]