(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Rockwall County is developing a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that will address natural hazards that affect the County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. Therefore, the goal […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX– Nov. 10, 2015) The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to Rockwall County today for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2014. Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), the Certificate of Achievement is the highest […]
Ribbon cutting ceremony on grand opening day, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 A Big Family Welcome celebration noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 (ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov 10, 2015) A new Walmart Supercenter at 494 W. Interstate 30 in Royse City will open at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing a broad assortment […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov 9, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) At a community meeting scheduled for December 1, 2015, citizens will be able to review and comment on an Open Space Master Plan for Rockwall County. The meeting will be held in Liberty Hall jury room at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane, and will run […]
Project will add additional pavement, new surface to FM 548 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov 6, 2015) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract to rehabilitate and resurface FM 548 from SH 205 to SH 66. The contract for the $13.7 million project […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) On Wednesday, November 11th from 9 am to 1 pm, Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall will be the site of a Veterans Day event featuring a supply drive to benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs. The event will also include a live service dog demonstration by Ret. Col. Keith Young […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall County Veterans Day Celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center on the Utley campus, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, just north of the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Major General Gary Bunch, US Army (Retired) leading the planning […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – October 21, 2015) The Tri-County Choir presents ‘We Honor the Brave’ featuring the Royse City High School Choirs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 at the Royse City High School Auditorium, 700 S. FM 2642. Cost: $10/adult, $5/student, 5 & under free. All veterans attend FREE.