(HEATH, TX – May 27, 2016) More than 200 Heath residents packed the Community Room of Heath City Hall during a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 26, to ask constructive questions regarding the countywide massive increase in property values. Patricia Davis and Kevin Massis with the Rockwall Central Appraisal District (CAD) were on hand […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Col-Met celebrated the opening of their new manufacturing facility in Rockwall Technology Park with an enormous open house event. The three-day celebration, which took place April 20-22, 2016, marks the culmination of Col-Met’s November 2015 move into a 150,000-square-foot, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce as Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and Commissioner David Magness give an update on transportation and the county, during the Chamber Partnership Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Two Rockwall owned and operated businesses – Sail with Scott and Zanata Restaurant – recently received the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Founded in 2010, the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is bestowed upon businesses that: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 20, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted this week in favor of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to boost support for America’s military and to enhance national defense capabilities. The legislation authorizes the $602.2 billion in funding necessary to restore adequate readiness for our armed forces, protect our homeland from rapidly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2016) The Rockwall City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for three returning council members during its regular meeting on Monday, May 16. John Hohenshelt (Place 2), Dennis Lewis (Place 4), and Mike Townsend (Place 6) each took a new oath of office from City Secretary, Kristy Cole, to begin serving […]
(HEATH, TX – May 19, 2016) The City of Heath will host a Town Hall Meeting on assessed property values and tax rates on Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. at Heath City Hall in the Community Room. The program will be presented by Patricia Davis, Chief Appraiser, Rockwall Central Appraisal District. If you have questions […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) The contractor for TXDOT, Ed Bell Construction, has informed the City of Rockwall that traffic will be switched on FM 3097 / Horizon Road from existing pavement to temporary paving as part of the reconstruction project. The change will be made on Thursday, May 19. The traffic switch includes […]
257 communities exhibiting Playability to be recognized as part of 2016 Playful City USA Program (ROWLETT, TX – May 18, 2016) Rowlett is being honored with a 2016 Playful City USA designation for the sixth time. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is pleased to announce that Dorothy Spradlin and Trey Finley have joined the Chamber staff as new Membership Development Consultants. They will be leading and driving new partner sales, in a part-time capacity. With the onboarding of nearly 200 new […]