(ROCKWALL, TX — September 25, 2017) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet presented a certificate of achievement to Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Saric during the Sept. 14 meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court. Saric is a former Rockwall County detention officer. He is the first non-certified sheriff’s office employee to participate in a special program […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — September 25, 2017) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed four new members with a plaque presentation at its Sept. 19 luncheon. They are, left to right: Garret Carruth – Rockwall Escape Rooms; Ashlee Wilburn – Supreme Lending; Nasima Alim – Panda Express; Denise Hedges – United Elite Gymnastics. The Chamber […]
County Commissioners approve early voting, election day schedule (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 21, 2017) With consolidated polling locations planned for the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election, Rockwall County officials will conduct a countywide campaign that will help residents learn where they will cast their ballot. After Rockwall County commissioners unanimously approved the early voting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2017) On August 28, 2017, I attended the August board meeting of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District. The posted agenda for this meeting says nothing about a “public hearing” to take input from citizens concerning the Appraisal District budget. Additionally, Section 6.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code requires the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 19, 2017) Art’s A Blast is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the Rockwall Independent School District. The after-school programs at the RISD Elementary Campuses will continue in full force. To fully concentrate on the after-school art programs, Art’s A Blast will be closing its retail location in mid-October. Until then […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 19, 2017) At their regular meeting last night, the Rockwall City Council voted to decrease taxes more than three cents, making this the fourth straight year to implement a decrease. The 2016 rate was the lowest since 2008, and this year’s rate goes below that. In the vote, the Council adopted […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 7, 2017) County Judge David Sweet went on goodwill and informational visits to two Rockwall County hotels Tuesday that are temporary homes for victims of the Hurricane Harvey flooding crisis. Sweet and Joe DeLane, the county’s emergency management coordinator, visited the hotels to inquire about the welfare of the approximately 20 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2017) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper announced her intent to run for re-election in front of approximately 300 supporters at a Labor Day barbeque event at her home on Monday. “I am so very honored to be your District Attorney,” she told the crowd. “I have worked hard to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 14, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to end former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “I support President Trump’s decision to end an unconstitutional program that was created through President Obama’s abuse of executive authority. My very first action as a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 14, 2017) A two-year application process has ended with FEMA’s approval of Rockwall County’s hazard mitigation action plan. “This opens the door for opportunities to get grants for projects and programs to make our communities safe,” said Joe DeLane, emergency management coordinator of the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management. County […]