City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) Safety improvements meant to slow traffic coming into the curve on Dalrock Road just north of the Princeton Road split will begin Thursday, September 29. The project is anticipated to last approximately 2 months. During this time, the northbound lane of Dalrock Road will be closed and vehicle travel in […]

City of Fate celebrates groundbreaking for new three-story mixed-used building, The Horizon at Main

City of Fate celebrates groundbreaking for new three-story mixed-used building, The Horizon at Main

FATE, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) The Canales family broke ground yesterday morning on a new three-story mixed-use building called The Horizon at Main located at 200 E. Fate Main Pl. The family, their business JCK Concrete, City Council members, City staff, and members of the community were present to celebrate the momentous occasion. Many in […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Choir students advance to All-Region

Rockwall-Heath High School Choir students advance to All-Region

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2022) A total of 53 Rockwall-Heath High School choir students will advance to the All-Region Choir Competition on Oct. 8 after successful performance at Region 3’s District Round of All-State auditions. Congratulations to the following choir students: Sam Bailey Lexie Beaber Emma Blair Kaelyn Blank Aiden Bradford Elisha Branch Diamond Braun […]

D-Day for V-Day: Free dental clinic on Nov. 11 for veterans in Rockwall County

D-Day for V-Day: Free dental clinic on Nov. 11 for veterans in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2022)  As a result of a requested proclamation by the Rockwall Terry Fisher Post #117, Rockwall County Commissioners Court declares Veterans Day, November 11, 2022 as “D-Day for V-Day” in Rockwall County. Dr. Stan Lowrance, of Lowrance Dental in Rockwall, in partnership with Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117, continues to […]

Executive Director brings new ideas to Rockwall County Museum

Executive Director brings new ideas to Rockwall County Museum

  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomed Katie Conrad in June as their new Executive Director of the Rockwall County Museum. Conrad is the first to hold this position, since it is a new role initiated by the RCHF this past year. But according to Conrad, she is looking forward […]

City of Rockwall’s giant American flag is officially flying high

City of Rockwall’s giant American flag is officially flying high

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2022) The City of Rockwall shared photos of the official flag on social media this morning, writing: “The American flag is officially up! The City of Rockwall’s patriotic welcome is complete, and flying for all to enjoy. The 50×80’ flag weighs 120 lbs. To ensure proper flag etiquette, eight people lifted […]

Rockwall first responders honored for saving two-year-old’s life

Rockwall first responders honored for saving two-year-old’s life

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) At last night’s Rockwall City Council meeting Captain Rodney Caudle, Driver Engineer Jacob Farrell, Firefighter Garrett Green, and Rockwall Police Officer Kris Adair were recognized with a Lifesaving Award. We are extremely proud of their efforts and direct role they played in saving this young child’s life. On June 24, […]

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 […]