Rockwall’s Trend Tower reaches 100 percent capacity

Second tower is in planning stage (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 8, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce that on August 11, 2016 the final phase of construction was completed on the last available space in the Trend Tower. This means that Rockwall’s premiere office tower is 100 percent filled with outstanding […]

Texas’ Bayside Land Partners wins lawsuit over Lake Ray Hubbard marina

(DALLAS – September 7, 2016)  A Dallas County district judge has issued a summary judgment in favor of Bayside Land Partners, LLC, disposing of all of the claims brought by an operator of a marina at Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett, Texas. The ruling will pave the way for the company to continue construction on […]

Rockwall County residents encouraged to vote early

As the Elections Administrator for Rockwall County I want to take this opportunity to provide some general information about the upcoming election. If you registered to vote through DPS, please verify that your registration has been processed and you are an active voter. Check here to see if you are registered and what precinct you […]

Rockwall City Council Considers Balanced Budget and Lower Tax Rate

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Home Instead Senior Care

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Home Instead Senior Care

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Home Instead Senior Care invited the citizens of Rockwall to join in on their ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rockwall Meals on Wheels facility on Thursday, Aug. 25. After serving the Rockwall community for over a decade, Home Instead recently joined the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce-furthering their commitment to […]

Rockwall resident’s new business provides deeper understanding of American government

Rockwall resident’s new business provides deeper understanding of American government

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Beaman has started an e-commerce business, Texan Resolutions, LLC, that provides readers an intelligent, truthful, and logical analysis of American government.  Texan Resolutions, LLC conducts its business entirely online although its headquarters is proudly based in Rockwall County. Beaman, the founder and owner of Texan […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Baker’s Ribs to Rowlett

Ribbon cutting welcomes Baker’s Ribs to Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Baker’s Ribs (3318 Lakeview Pkwy) last week with a ribbon cutting. Baker’s Ribs is a family-owned and operated business, celebrating 25 years of service. Founded in 1988, the restaurant has grown into 6 locations in Dallas and surrounding areas with an additional […]

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

(ROCKWALL, TX —Aug. 31, 2016) The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national nonprofit committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use, announced last week that Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas, an initiative of Drug Prevention Resources, will become their newest Alliance Partner. Based in Dallas, Drug Prevention Resources is the oldest […]

Our County On the Move: Message from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Commissioner David Magness recently made the observation that Lake Ray Hubbard and Interstate 30 are extremely important to Rockwall County: We are defined by our beautiful lake – and if I-30 didn’t go through here, Rockwall County wouldn’t be what it is today. I invited Commissioner David Magness to […]

Rep. Ratcliffe leads 50 House members in demanding special counsel to investigate Clinton Foundation

(WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2016)  Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) today led a group of 50 Members of Congress in demanding that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch appoint a special counsel to investigate the Clinton Foundation for allegedly using illegal tactics to allow its donors inappropriate access and influence over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “Seemingly […]