Changes to Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update will be considered Nov. 13 (October 3, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments plans to delay asking the Regional Transportation Council to consider an amendment to the region’s long-range transportation plan, Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update, until Nov. 13. The RTC had originally been expected to consider […]
Raffle benefits Health Center of Helping Hands to fund mammograms for local women in need ROCKWALL, TX (October 2, 2014) Willis Fine Jewelry in Rockwall held its 2nd Annual Pink Party in honor of breast cancer awareness month this evening. While the recent storm may have knocked out the power at the jewelry store, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Simply Kate. Designer Kaitlin Waller and Spirit of Rockwall Award winner Dorothy Michelle Spradlin have partnered together to open Simply Kate on the Downtown Rockwall Square. Kaitlin and Dorothy have worked together for eight years and their […]
Doing Business Right ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) His voice has a calming effect. His words are spoken only a decibel or two above all the activity around you. He looks you in the eye when he speaks and that is a rare and admirable trait for one so young. He is well-spoken and confident but […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 30, 2014) Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, have announced a $5,000 donation to the Rockwall Independent School District. Half of the donation was made by Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. For the second year in a row, the donation will fund a teacher grant […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Rockwall Cash Mob will meet next at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at The Fatted Calf in downtown Rockwall, to dine local, shop local and meet locals. Bring $20 to spend and be part of the Cash Mob that will venture from The Fatted Calf to the ‘surprise’ locally-owned business […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 29, 2014) Throughout October, the public is encouraged to drop off new or gently used men’s coats at Toyota of Rockwall, in support of One Man’s Treasure Coat Drive. The dealership has partnered with One Man’s Treasure to help clothe men who have recently been released from prison and who plan […]
Rockwall, TX (September 29, 2014) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and address congestion, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract award for the reconstruction of the interchange at FM 3549 (Stodghill Road) and I-30 in Rockwall. The contract for $30 million was awarded to Tradeco Infraestructura, Inc. “Like all of Texas, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 25, 2014) The City of Rockwall held a ceremony this week dedicating Dickson Lane in honor of former City Council member Ken Dickson. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Pruitt, Councilmembers Dennis Lewis, Scott Milder, David White, Mayor David Sweet, and Ken Dickson. Dickson Lane is west of SH 205 North and intersects with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The City Council adopted a budget and tax rate for the 2014-2015 on September 15th with a tax rate of 49.55 cents per $100 valuation, a slight decrease from the current rate of 50.25. Key elements of this year’s budget are the funding of three new full-time Firefighter / Driver […]