(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Rockwall County is developing a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that will address natural hazards that affect the County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. Therefore, the goal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Katy Miller as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly […]
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Gets to Work: All Citizens Invited to Participate in Nov 12 Meeting (HEATH, TX – Nov 1, 2015) The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Committee began its work during a kick-off meeting held with the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 15. The committee is made up of a diverse group of citizens […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX– Nov. 10, 2015) The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to Rockwall County today for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2014. Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), the Certificate of Achievement is the highest […]
Ribbon cutting ceremony on grand opening day, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 A Big Family Welcome celebration noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 (ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov 10, 2015) A new Walmart Supercenter at 494 W. Interstate 30 in Royse City will open at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing a broad assortment […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) At a community meeting scheduled for December 1, 2015, citizens will be able to review and comment on an Open Space Master Plan for Rockwall County. The meeting will be held in Liberty Hall jury room at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane, and will run […]
(HEATH, TX – Nov 8, 2015) The first week of November was fun and busy as City of Heath leaders joined local businesses for Grand Openings and Holiday celebrations. Here’s a photo recap of the activities. Watch for more to come as Heath grows in the right way. And if you want to share your […]
Project will add additional pavement, new surface to FM 548 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov 6, 2015) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract to rehabilitate and resurface FM 548 from SH 205 to SH 66. The contract for the $13.7 million project […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Fire Department received a report of strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of Guaranty Bank & Trust located at 2255 Ridge Rd #150. The event included live music, catering provided by Chef Cassy’s Creations, Cowboys tickets and a Yeti cooler give away. “Thank you to the […]