ROCKWALL – The decision for whom to vote in the May 29 Republican Primary Election for Rockwall County Constable Precinct 1 is an easy one. Vote for 2010 Police Academy graduate and long-time County businessman John Benedetto. Early voting is on now through May 25. Find your voting location on the Rockwall County Elections Department [...]
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Endorsement: Vote for Rockwall attorney, former twice-elected Judge Jim Pruitt for State Rep.
ROCKWALL – Experience matters. That’s why we highly recommend you vote for widely-respected Rockwall attorney and former twice-elected Dallas Co. Criminal Court Judge Jim Pruitt for State Representative in House District 33 on Texas Primary Election Day, May 29, or during early voting which runs now through May 25. The new House District 33 includes [...]
County establishes professional team to review child fatalities
ROCKWALL – Under the guidance of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Rockwall County has established a Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) to review the deaths of all children under 18 years old, regardless of cause or suspected cause. According to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Marketing Director Nikki Mutschler, the team brings together [...]
Early voting begins today for May 29 Texas Primary election
ROCKWALL – On the heels of this past Saturday’s city and school board elections, early voting begins today for the Texas Republican and Democrat Primary Elections, scheduled May 29, after originally being scheduled for March 6 and then April 3. The changes were due to redistricting challenges by minority groups, which were finally resolved by [...]
Debate for County Commissioner, Constable, JP offices scheduled May 14
ROCKWALL – A candidate debate and forum between the numerous candidates running for County commissioner, constable and Justice of the Peace positions will be hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Women and Young Republicans Monday, May 14, at 6:30 pm, at the Utley Middle School Cafeteria, 1201 T. L. Townsend Dr. across from the RISD [...]
Duran in RISD, Forte in RCISD elected new school board members
ROCKWALL COUNTY – Linda Mitchell Duran in Rockwall ISD and Eric Forte in Royse City ISD were elected as new school board members today. In a close contest, retired educator Duran (above) defeated Brian Young by 49% to 45% (2,256 to 2,054 votes), with Daniel Fuqua third at 6% (295 votes). Unopposed candidates Russ Childers [...]
Rockwall elects Lewis, Townsend; re-elects Russo; votes FOR more sidewalks, roads
ROCKWALL – Rockwall voters today elected Dennis Lewis (left) and Mike Townsend (center) as new City Council members, re-elected unopposed Mayor Pro Tem Mark Russo to a third Council term and voted “For” Propositions 2 (Downtown Improvements) and 5 (Road Projects). Propositions 1 (Athletic Complex), 3 (Fire Improvements) and 4 (Heritage Park) were defeated. Results [...]
Heath elects Liechty, Berry; re-elects Zurek; passes beer, wine sales
HEATH – Heath voters today elected unopposed City Council Member Lorne Liechty (left) as their new Mayor, Brian Berry (middle with wife) to the City Council, re-elected City Council Member Julie Zurek (right with husband) and easily passed the beer & wine sales option which opens the door to a local grocery store and other [...]
RISD school board candidates answer 7 important questions about issues
ROCKWALL – Want to know what the three Rockwall ISD school board candidates vying for the open seat in the May 12 Board of Trustees Election think about current educational issues? TheRockwallNews.com asked all three to answer the same seven questions about issues which are likely on the minds of voters. Subjects are: STAAR/TAKS tests [...]
Vote FOR Linda Mitchell Duran in RISD school board election
ROCKWALL – Three excellent candidates are running for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees seat being vacated by Craig Zurek in the May 12 school board election: former long-time Rockwall ISD teacher and counselor Linda Mitchell Duran, professional engineer Daniel Fuqua and medical equipment company salesman Brian Young. Young has already been endorsed by Zurek [...]
