(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 8, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation welcomes retired U.S. Army Major General Gary Bunch to serve as Chairman of the Board for 2016. Bunch has worked as a mortgage loan officer for Texas Mortgage Banking Corporation and for Capitol City Savings. He was a Senior Military Analyst at the Combined […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 8, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in conjunction with Rockwall County, will conduct a public hearing on January 12 at Jones Elementary School, 2051 Trail Glen in Rockwall. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and receive public comment for State Highway (SH) 276 […]
(Jan. 7, 2016) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the All Economic Regulations are Transparent (ALERT) Act by a vote of 244-173 today. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), blocks the administration from implementing federal regulations without first providing the public with detailed information for at least six months before they go into […]
(Jan. 7, 2016) The Texas Association of Realtors announced its decision to support Justin Holland, a Rockwall County Realtor, for House District 33. In making the announcement, 2016 Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith said, “After an extensive interview with all candidates, we were impressed with Mr. Holland’s command of the complex issues […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) The City of Rockwall is slated to call an election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members, one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for elected Rockwall City Council Members are for two years. All three incumbents, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) STAR Transit and the City of Rowlett launched the Rowlett Senior Shuttle Service. The city has partnered with STAR Transit to provide senior members of the Rowlett Community Centre FREE round-trip transportation to the Community Centre and back home. To qualify for this free service, passengers must be 60 years […]
Tornado recovery update from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) On the evening of Dec. 26, 2015 an EF-3 tornado struck Rowlett that damaged hundreds of homes and businesses in Rockwall County. Due to the advanced warning time and rescue actions of first responders, there were no fatalities reported […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) In June 2015, Dr. Laura Pressley filed an appeal of a district court decision on her contested District 4 Austin City Council runoff race against Greg Casas in December 2014. She noticed election irregularities associated with the tabulation of electronic votes and, as a candidate, she has filed a […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) The City of Rowlett has announced that DART is now offering free bus shuttle service to-and-from the Joint Disaster Management Resource Center for residents affected by the tornado. Buses will run from Herfurth Elementary School, located on Miller at Chiesa, daily from 9:30am until 6:30pm. The Cities of Rowlett and […]