WFAA-TV. ROCKWALL — Showing off a pile of campaign literature, Rockwall Congressional candidate Steve Clark describes himself this way: “I’d be considered an incumbent’s worst nightmare. I am somebody who likes tea parties, and was able to save a little money.” Now Clark is spending his money, challenging Republican incumbent Ralph Hall, who has been [...]
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Stop in final seconds saves Frisco Wakeland against Rockwall
ALLEN – The Dallas Morning News. One more time, they would have to stop Rockwall. One more time, they would have to stop Peyton Adamson. Frisco Wakeland led by two, the program’s first berth in the regionals so close. Adamson waited by the half-court line for the ball. Seventeen seconds, one stop. Kayla Smith got [...]
3 Republicans, no Democrats run against Rockwall County judge
The Dallas Morning News. Rockwall County voters will choose from four Republican county judge candidates in the March 2 primary. No Democrats are running, so November will be a walk-over for the candidate who emerges from the slate of incumbent Chris Florance and challengers Kevin Fowler, Jerry Hogan and Ken Jones. Florance said serving a [...]
Water okay to drink, even if it tastes funny
WFAA-TV. If you live in Plano, Allen, McKinney, Rockwall, and other cities serviced by the North Texas Municipal Water District, your water may have a funny taste or smell. The North Texas Municipal Water District is performing chlorine maintenance in Wylie over the next month. More
RISD reaps $1 million benefit from 2006 ‘swap’ agreement
Rockwall County Herald-Banner. The Rockwall Independent School District entered into a financial agreement in 2006 that has turned into a million-dollar benefit. “I will tell you, this thing is working exactly as it was planned back four years ago and has done well,†Mike Singleton, the school district’s chief financial officer, told school board members [...]
Dangerous Dogs? Pediatrician Group Wants labels for Hot Dogs
The 33 News (Video). ROCKWALL, TEXAS – The love affair between kids and hot dogs goes way back and now the American Academy of Pediatrics wants a warning label on the meaty favorite. Oscar Mayer does it voluntarily, but many companies don’t. According to one study as many as 77 kids under the age of [...]
Over 300 Republicans hear candidates, war heroes at Rockwall GOP Reagan Day event
By J.J. Smith. Over 300 committed Republicans attended the Rockwall County GOP’s annual Reagan Day Dinner Saturday night at the Hilton Bella Harbor Hotel to meet and hear a number of Texas political leaders, military heroes and Rockwall County political candidates. Texas Governor Rick Perry, Congressmen Ralph Hall and Sam Johnson, plus U.S Air Force [...]
TX Governor hopeful Debra Medina to speak in Rockwall this Friday night
By J.J. Smith. Fresh after making national news last week on the Glenn Beck radio show for not disavowing the US government was connected to the 911 destruction of the World Trade Towers, fast-rising Texas gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina will speak at a campaign stop in Rockwall this Friday at the Harry Myers Park Community [...]
RISD Deputy Superintendent Bailey named lone finalist to replace Burton
By J.J. Smith. Deputy Superintendent Jeff Bailey has been named by the Rockwall ISD Trustees as the lone finalist to succeed Superintendent Dr. Gene Burton, who announced last month that he is retiring at the end of the current school year. Bailey was hired by RISD in April, 2009, when he was Deputy Superintendent of [...]
Council approves plan for new docks
Rockwall County Herald-Banner. The Rockwall City Council was presented with two possible plans for adding new docks to The Harbor at Monday’s city council meeting. Representatives of Bellingham Marine, along with Parks and Recreation Director Brad Griggs presented the two plans, each with options for designs to withstand 50 mph and 70 mph winds. More
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