Update on West Nile exposure in Rockwall County

Joint Press Release of Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, City of Royse City (Rockwall) August 13, 2012 – Dr. Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority, has reported that there are confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Rockwall County.  Epidemiological tests are being run to determine an accurate […]

City of Rockwall news briefs

Small tax rate reduction August 10, 2012 – There will be no tax hike in fiscal 2012-2013 for City of Rockwall property owners – in fact, they will pay a slightly lower rate. Rockwall city council members asked that the staff reduce the existing tax rate of 50.31 cents per $100 valuation to the calculated […]

Rowlett Public Library’s September calendar of events

Weekly Children’s Programs  Baby Story Time – Mondays:  Walking Babies 10:30-11:15 am and Lapsit Babies 11:30 am-12:15 pm Join us for an interactive story time between baby and caregiver which will include songs, nursery rhymes, big books, puppets, peek-a-boo parachute play and bubbles; followed by a short play time.  Toddler Story Time – Wednesdays:  10:30-11:15 […]

Senior Activity Center garage sale set for Aug. 25

(Lewisville) August 3, 2012 – Lewisville Senior Activity Center will hold its annual indoor garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25, at Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950 S. Valley Parkway. There will be more than 50 vendors from which to find hidden treasures, crafts or name-brand products from representatives of Scentsy, Velata, Pampered Chef […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) August 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Westley and Leeann Wells at 316 Midnight on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]

Applications being accepted for Rowlett Citizens Police Academy

(Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – The Rowlett Police Department is currently taking applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The CPA will start at 7 p.m. Thursday,  September 6, 2012. The class will meet every Thursday evening for 11 weeks. Those interested in learning more about the Rowlett Police Department and the job the officers […]

Preventing wheel theft

A message from Officer Greg Baldwin, Rowlett Police Department (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – Greetings! Wheel thefts have become a real problem in Rowlett and the rest of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We have groups that scout out vehicles for this. The vehicles are usually parked in the driveway behind the residence. The suspects will […]

Public hearing on planned road improvements set for Aug 21

(City of Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – A public hearing on the anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of planned improvements to FM 3097 (Horizon Road) from FM 740 to Tubbs Road is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Pullen Elementary School, 6492 FM 3097. The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with […]

Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes Yard of the Month

(Lewisville) Aug 1, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful’s Yard of the Month for July is the beautifully landscaped yard located at 228 Kealy Street. Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the “Yard of the Month.” Signs designating the winners are proudly displayed for all to […]