(ROCKWALL, TX – October 19, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt joined fellow mayors from across North Texas and throughout the United States in taking the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to take action to help save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose populations have declined by 90% in the last 20 years. Through the National Wildlife […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 14, 2015) On October 13, 2015, Judge David Sweet and the Rockwall County Commissioners declared October 18-24, 2015 as National Friends of Libraries Week. At the Friends meeting later that day, Judge Sweet presented the Proclamation to Gloria Bishop, President of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Friends of the Rockwall […]
Open House scheduled for Oct 20 (ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) During the week of October 19-23, communities across the state of Texas will recognize Chamber of Commerce Week. This week is a time set aside to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of chambers of commerce and the communities they represent. Although their […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Board of Trustees have unanimously voted to take advantage of historically low interest rates and refinance the remaining bonds from the 2006 bond referendum. The decision was made in last week’s school board meeting after a brief presentation about the current bond market from FirstSouthwest. FirstSouthwest, one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County welcomed its newest board members and staff members with tons of hot pizza during its meet-and-greet luncheon held on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Rainbow Room, located inside the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services building at 1131 W. Yellowjacket Lane, provides emergency […]
Reception set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 View the works of North Texas photographer Jack Palmer through October 30 at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway in Mesquite, TX 75149. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A Meet the Photographer Reception is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct 7, 2015) Rockwall County will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27th to gather public input for a County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Rusk, Rockwall 75087. The public is invited and encouraged to attend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Now that the night temperatures have cooled down you can think about replacing tired summer plants with fresh, colorful flowers for bright autumn color. The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will be conducting their Fall Plant Sale and will offer you a variety of our favorites fresh from the greenhouse. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe, representing the 4th Congressional District of Texas, reminds anyone interested in attending a service academy, the deadline is rapidly approaching! Deadline is October 15, 2015. Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Contact the office at (972)771-0100 to request […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Rock Wall Chapter member and Past Regent Peggy Atterberry joined other area Daughters of the American Revolution members and members of the East Fork Trinity Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to welcome visitors at the Continental DAR House at the State Fair of Texas. Glenn Atterberry, member of […]