Heath citizens invited to share input about city’s future

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 earns top award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

(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 […]

Community meeting Dec 1 for Rockwall County Open Space Master Plan

(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 […]

Contract awarded for highway improvements in Rockwall County

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 Fire Department investigating gasoline odor

(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 Chamber hosts ribbon cutting celebrating Guaranty Bank & Trust

(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 […]

Voters Approve Rockwall ISD Bond Referendum

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) By a margin of 65% – 35%, yesterday voters approved the $256,820,000 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. The bond package was developed by a facilities committee comprised of parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders from across the school district. For more information about the capital and maintenance projects included in […]