Rockwall City Council adopts lowest property tax rate ever in City’s recorded history

Rockwall City Council adopts lowest property tax rate ever in City’s recorded history

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) At their meeting Monday night, September 19, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a nine-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is the lowest rate […]

Rockwall installs patriotic welcome to visitors with giant flag

Rockwall installs patriotic welcome to visitors with giant flag

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) – Have you seen it? As visitors enter the City of Rockwall, they will now be welcomed by a larger than life statement for all who visit. The City of Rockwall has installed an impressive 190’ flagpole to fly an American flag on a site at the northeast corner of […]

Chabad of Rockwall County offers no-cost services for Jewish High Holidays

Chabad of Rockwall County offers no-cost services for Jewish High Holidays

Free Services Geared for Jews of All Backgrounds ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) With just under a week before the onset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles. Recognizing the often high price tag attached to the experience, Chabad […]

Celebrity chef lineup announced for State Fair of Texas

Celebrity chef lineup announced for State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) DALLAS – September 19, 2022 – The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2022 Celebrity Chef Kitchen sponsored by Cutco. The demonstrations feature a collection of the most talented chefs across the country–from cowboy chefs to barbecue bosses and everything in between. This ongoing FREE […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Sept 19 meeting

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Sept 19 meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (9/19/2022) RISD Board of Trustees Meeting. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and student groups […]

Rockwall High students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists

Rockwall High students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists

Top 1% in U.S. ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) Rockwall High School seniors Leah Shrage (pictured left) and Madison Angelo (pictured right) have been named National Merit Scholar semifinalists and will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for a National Merit Scholarship. To enter the scholarship program competition, high school juniors must take […]

Meet Tiberius, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tiberius, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) Meet Tiberius! This especially handsome guy is good with both cats and dogs! He loves to stick by his human, especially when the sun is nice. His two favorite things in the world are eating and giving hugs. Seriously, he hugs his person every chance he can get! Tiberius can […]

City of Rockwall unveils newly renovated KidZone playground at Harry Myers Park

City of Rockwall unveils newly renovated KidZone playground at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2022) Hundreds of excited residents showed up to celebrate the City of Rockwall’s Parks and Recreation Department’s grand re-opening on Saturday of their newly renovated KidZone at Harry Myers Park. Rockwall Mayor Kevin Fowler welcomed the crowd, and the Director of Parks and Recreation, Travis Sales, introduced all the fun-filled new […]

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Landry White

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Landry White

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2022) Rockwall High School senior Landry White is a member of the National Honor Society, has cheered for Rockwall for four years, and is currently a member of the varsity squad. She was a two-time nominee for the National Cheer Association All-American Team her freshman and sophomore years and All-American her […]

Rockwall EDC announces relocation, new headquarter development of Machine Shop Integrated Defense Products

Rockwall EDC announces relocation, new headquarter development of Machine Shop Integrated Defense Products

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2022) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has successfully recruited Integrated Defense Products (IDP), to relocate their headquarters to the Rockwall Technology Park. IDP is a family-owned business currently based out of Oxnard, California. The company serves as a machine shop specializing in manufacturing parts for the defense, firearm, aerospace, […]