(ROCKWALL COOUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) The team of investigators, support staff, and prosecutors who tried the capital murder case against Eric Williams, who killed three people in Kaufman County in 2014 (including two county prosecutors) and was sentenced to death, were honored with an award from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) at a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016)In 2015, Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, presented $5,000 to four lucky non-profit organizations. Half of the donation is made by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. Because of this grant program over the last five years, community organizations have been […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) City of Heath Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berry today announced he has filed as a candidate for the mayoral seat on the City of Heath Council in the May 2016 General Election. The council seat is being vacated by current Mayor Lorne Liechty. Berry is currently serving his second […]
Traffic Update: Brief road closure planned for midnight at I-30 and Ridge Road, both directions. (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled a road closure for midnight tonight in Rockwall. The shutdown will occur at Interstate-30 and FM-740 (Ridge Road) in both directions. Weather permitting, crews will be working […]
Position Addresses Growth, Desire to Increase Communications and Promotions for City (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The City of Rockwall has added the new position of Public Information Officer / Marketing and has hired longtime resident, Lauri Dodd to fill the role. The City Council funded the position in this year’s budget to increase […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rockwall Health Center, located at 2880 Ridge Road in Rockwall, Rockwall Health Center is locally owned and operated by Dr. Sean Jamalabadi, a chiropractor with 15 years experience in using natural and clinical treatments in the […]
No action taken yet, but City Council may consider agenda item at next meeting. (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall City Council held a work session last night before their regular meeting, where Dan Allgeier, Senior Vice President of NuRock Companies, presented his company’s plan for affordable housing and tax credits. The Council […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Hohenshelt will run for Place 2 on the Rockwall City Council in the upcoming May 7 election. John Hohenshelt was first appointed to Place 2 in December 2014 by the City Council and ran for election in May 2015. Hohenshelt has served for a little […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club welcomed Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, former Mayor, who presented a “State of the County” address at their recent meeting. Sweet’s presentation explained how Rockwall County government operates, its various services, fiscal health and responsibilities, and predictions of future growth over the next 10 years. […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The January Royse City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Occasions at Stone River was a great start to 2016, with guest speaker Kevin Shepherd informing guests of the comprehensive plan that is being put in place for Royse City. Amanda Self with National Senior Care was the Luncheon […]