Heath Mayor’s Message: Autumn activities abound

(HEATH, TX – October 4, 2015) With its cooler temperatures and sunny days, Fall is a great season to live in Heath. Our location on the Eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and exceptional recreational options are among the many reasons our City perennially ranks high on D Magazine’s list of  Best Suburbs and was recently […]

Trapped in a Timeshare?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 1, 2015) For anyone who has ever purchased a timeshare – an arrangement whereby several joint owners have the right to use a piece of vacation property under a time-sharing agreement – the experience can leave one feeling ecstatic. A timeshare can offer a relaxing escape and be the perfect fit for […]

Rockwall Democrats to host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2015) The Rockwall Democratic Party with host Sol Villasana invite you to their Third Annual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 at Arboledas Mexican Grill, 1103 Ridge Road, Rockwall. Local and regional candidates will be on hand and the Democratic Presidential Debate begins […]

Area mayors highlight their city’s developments during forum with Ebby Halliday Realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) Ebby Halliday Realtors was treated to an informative presentation regarding several upcoming projects from the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Garland and Rowlett during a Mayors’ Forum held on Sept. 16 at Waterview Golf Club. The real estate agency welcomed Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Rockwall Mayor […]

JER Chilton YMCA unveils Texas Health Rockwall Community Room

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall celebrated the official naming of the facility’s new community room during a Board of Management meeting Sept. 22. The Texas Health Rockwall Community Room, which was added during the Y’s recent renovations and expansion, is a result of an ongoing partnership between the […]

City of Heath to host citizen meetings

(HEATH, TX – Sept 29, 2015) Kick-Off Meeting for the City of Heath Comprehensive Plan Update The City of Heath is updating its Comprehensive Plan and wants citizens’ input at the project Kick-Off Meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. This planning effort will provide goals, recommendations and action items for […]

Texas Health Rockwall, Children’s Health partner to offer pediatric emergency care in Rockwall County

Virtual pediatric emergency consultations provided by Children’s Health (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is excited to join the Children’s Health telemedicine network, offering an added layer of expertise for the community’s youngest patients. Through this innovative program, the on-site Texas Health Rockwall medical treatment team will consult virtually with […]

Texas Comptroller to visit Rockwall to report on financial state of the state

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The public is welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for a Town Hall meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 24 at the new Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall, 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The “Good for Texas Tour” features a report from your […]

Update on Rockwall-Heath teen shooting

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2015) On Sunday, September 13, 2015, at approximately 8:23pm, the Rockwall Police Department received a report of a 17 year old male subject who claimed that he had been shot by an unknown assailant in the 2700 block of Faircrest Drive. At the time of the initial report there was […]

Rockwall City Council Adopts Budget and Tax Rate

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2015) The Rockwall City Council adopted a budget and tax rate for the 2015-2016 fiscal year on Monday, September 21, 2015.  The City Council adopted a tax rate of 48.53 cents per $100 valuation, a decrease from the current rate of 49.55 that property owners pay.  The City Council approved […]