ARLINGTON, TX (Aug. 21, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has been named to the 2024 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® – taking the No. 61 spot. The list highlights the top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating positive outcomes for employees regardless of job […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) –Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on a City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations. The City Charter is a foundational document […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 14, 2024) NOTE: The following is a submitted press release from Rockwall ISD following the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Safety and Security […]
Book-in photo of Corey Wayne Griffin ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 12, 2024) On Monday, August 12, 2024, a Rockwall County jury took less than 30 minutes to convict Corey Wayne Griffin, 38, for killing his wife in her Royse City home in February of 2023. After additional testimony, that same jury later sentenced Griffin to life […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – For 95 years, our chamber has been dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. I love being able to spotlight and encourage collaboration of our locals to remember to keep it real…real LOCAL! Supporting Local Businesses Local businesses are […]
Rockwall, TX (August 6, 2024) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab has been named Best Rehab 2024 by the readers of Lakeside Living Magazine. Recently announced, Highland Meadows is honored to receive the prestigious honor for the fourth year in a row. Attributing its success to selecting the most qualified and dedicated staff, Bobbi Jo […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran Program,” approved by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court on June 25, 2024, is overseen by County Clerk Jennifer Fogg. The program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Award. This award is for the City’s Restaurant Inspection Scores Dashboard, which uses which uses geospatial technology to help share restaurant inspection scores. The ESIG awards, first presented in 1981, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 26, 2024) – The Rockwall County Detention Center is leaping forward in inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring solution developed and implemented by 4Sight Labs, a provider of technology solutions for correctional facilities. This addition to the Sheriff’s Office underscores the center’s commitment to improving its inmates’ safety, […]