Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]
Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]
Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2024) – We are just one week away! The ROCKWALL ART LEAGUE 24th ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART SHOW & SALE ~featuring original art from entries submitted by artists from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana~ is almost here! This is an extraordinary collection of original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, photography, drawing, mosaic art, […]
Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]
Rockwall, TX (September 18, 2024) – Property fraud is a growing concern in Texas. County Clerk Jennifer Fogg encourages property owners in Rockwall County to sign up for Property Fraud Alert (PFA) for free. This program notifies individuals via text message, email or phone call when something is filed under their name. The notifications allow […]
Rockwall TX (September 17, 2024) – The Rockwall City Council has officially approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. A key highlight of the newly adopted budget is a tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value, marking a 2.27 cent decrease from […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Rush Creek Yacht Club is pleased to release the following Rockwall County youth sailing regatta reports. Thank you for taking the time to read about our incredible youth sailors! We wish them luck as they enter the fall season and try to secure their spot on national teams. The […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Academics Update District leaders presented information about the variety of academic programs offered for students. Trustees were provided an academic update related to the following: • Summer […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 16, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioners recently held meetings to discuss and receive input on the 2025 fiscal year budget. The following includes a summary of frequently asked questions from those recent meetings. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the no new revenue […]