(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) The Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation (ESC) has recently entered into a new contract with Medic Rescue (d.b.a. Rockwall County EMS). The board voted unanimously to approve the contract, which had been submitted through a request for proposal (RFP) process initiated earlier this year. The new contract extends the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 28, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioners Court is moving forward to update the county’s comprehensive thoroughfare plan, which will serve as a guide to continued identification and implementation of long-range transportation projects in Rockwall County. The Commissioners Court has been actively involved in the transportation business for almost two decades. On a […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — March 1, 2017) Last night the McLendon-Chisholm City Council appointed Mr. Jim Herren to fill the seat left vacant by the untimely death of Councilman Jerry Klutts. The unanimous vote follows the previous decision by the council that was made just before the candidate filing deadline, which would have put that decision […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Feb. 19, 2017) Patrick Short announced at the McLendon-Chisholm City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, that he will not seek re-election for Place 3 of the McLendon-Chisholm City Council. “Serving the city of McLendon-Chisholm these past eight years has been an honor and a privilege,” says Mr. Short, who was […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — Jan. 31, 2017) McLendon-Chisholm [M-C] City Councilman Robert Steinhagen has announced that during the February 14 regular city council meeting, he will nominate Adrienne Balkum to fill the seat left vacant by the untimely death of Councilman Jerry Klutts, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the 21st. Mrs. Balkum […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Commissioner David Magness recently made the observation that Lake Ray Hubbard and Interstate 30 are extremely important to Rockwall County: We are defined by our beautiful lake – and if I-30 didn’t go through here, Rockwall County wouldn’t be what it is today. I invited Commissioner David Magness to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to SH205 from US80 to SH78 in Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin Counties and receive public comment. The first meeting will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Herman E. Utley Middle […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2016) Over 50 Keller Williams Realty associates recently converged on the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to mow, paint, and give back to their community. Their efforts benefited both the CAC and Women in Need, two local non-profit agencies committed to providing services for victims of child abuse […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]
