ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2020 — During its regular meeting this morning, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court approved the county tax rate at .3131 per $100 assessed value for the 2020 tax year. “Over the last six years, we’ve had consistent reductions is our tax rate to the tune of over 20 percent in […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2020 — The Rockwall city council recognized Constitution Week with a proclamation during its regular meeting on Sept. 21. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt proclaimed Sept. 17 – Sept. 23, 2020 as Constitution Week in the City of Rockwall. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution Rockwall Chapter presented several […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 22, 2020) At their meeting Monday night, September 21, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a seven-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is 1.79 cents less than […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2020 — Rockwall is home to what might possibly end up being the largest ever Thin Blue Line flag. To show support for local and national law enforcement, Ekin Nutrition in Rockwall Owner John Hagaman raised a 12’x18′ Thin Blue Line flag on a 50′ pole which stands outside his […]
Doubling the financial impact for these essential organizations, Atmos Energy will match all employee donations Garland, Texas – Sept. 21, 2020 – Atmos Energy employees take enormous pride in their commitment to fuel safe and thriving communities, and during the company’s annual Week of Giving campaign held Sept. 14 through Sept. 18, employees across the enterprise pledged more than $875,000 in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2020) Dunkin’, the official coffee partner of the Dallas Cowboys, recently announced it is celebrating the return of football with its new “Cowboys Game Day” free coffee offer to keep fans and DD Perks® members running all season long. Beginning Sunday, September 27, and continuing throughout the season, DD Perks members […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2020) The Rockwall Police Department needs your help to identify two male suspects who are suspected of committing a theft at the Academy Sports in Rockwall on August 23, 2020. The pictures of the suspects are very blurry, but we are hoping someone will recognize the clothing and the suspect’s vehicle. […]
HEATH, TX (September 18, 2020) PROJECT SCOPE: The Hubbard Drive Trail Project is the construction of a 10-foot wide concrete hike and bike trail along the southeast side of Hubbard Drive, from the FM-740/Smirl Road intersection, to the existing trail adjacent to the McCrummen Estates subdivision. The project also includes drainage facilities from the shopping center, […]
HEATH, TX (September 18, 2020) PROJECT SCOPE: The McDonald Road Phase 2 Roadway Project is the re-construction of McDonald Road from an approximate 22-foot asphalt road to a 24-foot concrete roadway. The project is from the end of the concrete section of McDonald Road, southeast, to the southeast corner of the Falcon Point Subdivision. Work […]
HEATH, TX (September 18, 2020) During the September 8 City Council meeting, Interim DPS Chief Brandon Seery presented the Heath DPS B Shift with a Public Safety Commendation Award for their swift action on August 18 to rescue 15 individuals comprised of women, men and children whose boat had capsized 200 yards off the shore […]