Raising funds to do Whatever It Takes for youth, families, and communities (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announced today a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the Commerce, Greenville, and Rockwall areas. In times of tragedy and crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs have stepped up […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 13, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. […]
From Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul: (April 13, 2020) “The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However, for some people receiving benefits from the Social Security […]
(DALLAS, TX – April 8, 2020) – The City received notification on Wednesday that its federal partners plan to extend support for the COVID-19 Community Based Testing Sites (CBTS) in Dallas through May 30, 2020. The sites were previously set to be federally supported only through April 10, leaving the City and Dallas County to […]
Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, in partnership with the mayors of several other cities in Rockwall County, has petitioned Governor Greg Abbott to put a freeze on property tax values for 2020. In concern for the numerous financial challenges residents have already experienced this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the potential hard times still […]
Mayors in Rockwall County, including Heath Mayor Kelson Elam, have joined their counterparts statewide in asking Governor Gregg Abbott to avoid a probable double digit property tax increase for Texas property owners by adopting the 2019 property tax valuations for the year 2020. The Mayors also asked that any newly developed property that was not […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2020) Bring home the flavor of New Orleans this Easter with a chef-inspired, Cajun Family Dinner Deal – available for curbside pick-up this Saturday or Sunday from Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall. Easter Weekend Family Dinner Deal Serves 4-6 Pick up Saturday or Sunday Limited supply – call now! […]
April 6, 2020 –With your continued safety in mind, you will now see us wearing face coverings in your communities. In light of new data about the spread of Covid-19, along with widespread evidence of coronavirus illness in communities around the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Friday that all […]
Rockwall, Texas – April 3, 2020 – The City of Rockwall continues to provide its full range of services to residents while taking recommended precautions. The Rockwall City Council will once again modify the activities for their regular meeting on Monday, April 6. Consistent with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order and CDC recommended guidelines of having […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the following municipalities have postponed their May 2, 2020 elections: Rockwall ISD Royse City ISD City of McLendon-Chisholm City of Rowlett, Texas City of Fate (The cities of Heath & Rockwall did not have an election scheduled.) In […]