TXDOT looking at alternatives for SH 205

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 15, 2015) Citizens may have noticed survey flags and survey markings along SH 205 / Goliad Street north of the Downtown Square.  The Texas Department of Transportation is currently studying alternatives for the future SH 205 route through Rockwall.  The City has expressed its desire for the future route of SH 205 […]

Rep Ratcliffe nominates Rockwall native Joanne Vuckovic as Angel in Adoption

(October 14, 2015) U.S. Rep John Ratcliffe nominated Rockwall resident Joanne Vuckovic as an Angels in Adoption honoree for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). At an awards ceremony on October 6 and gala on October 7 in Washington, Joanne Vuckovic was recognized for her dedication to advancing adoption and foster care advocacy. Joanne […]

City of Heath honors outgoing park board member Becky Burkett

(HEATH, TX – Oct 14, 2015) Mayor Lorne Liechty and the City Council honored resident Becky Burkett for 10 years of service on the Park Board as both an involved member and vice chairman during the October 13 City Council meeting. “Becky’s generous contribution of time, talent and energy have been evident in the many good […]

Rockwall ISD trustees vote to refinance bonds, saving taxpayers $12.8 million

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Board of Trustees have unanimously voted to take advantage of historically low interest rates and refinance the remaining bonds from the 2006 bond referendum. The decision was made in last week’s school board meeting after a brief presentation about the current bond market from FirstSouthwest. FirstSouthwest, one […]

Hilton unveils new lakeside Pergola at Rockwall Chamber event

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) Members of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce were among the first to set foot inside the brand new lakeside Pergola of the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront during its Business After Hours reception held on Thursday, Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed some delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and received […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Three Sheets

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting welcoming Three Sheets at The Harbor, 2075 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Three Sheets boasts a Cheer’s-like neighborhood feel, offering more than 20 drafts and 40 bottled and canned beer, as well as an extensive selection of scotches […]

Rockwall ISD growing at faster rate than previously estimated

Professional demographer predicts student population to grow by more than 2,000 over next five years (ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2015) The student population of Rockwall ISD is expected to grow by more than 2,000 new students in the next five years, continuing a trend of fast growth the district has experienced for the past decade. […]

Support for Rockwall ISD Bond Referendum gains momentum

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & MetroTex Association of REALTORS Announce Support (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 8, 2015) Momentum continues to grow for passage of the Rockwall ISD bond referendum as the MetroTex Association of REALTORS have joined with the Rockwall Area Chamber Of Commerce in announcing their support for the ballot initiative. “The overwhelming […]

Public input sought for Rockwall County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct 7, 2015) Rockwall County will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27th to gather public input for a County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Rusk, Rockwall 75087. The public is invited and encouraged to attend […]