Family adventuring: Create a memorable, affordable vacation

May 27, 2013 – It lurks. It beckons. It threatens to steal your wallet. Your family’s summer vacation looms on the horizon. What will you do this year? How will you create a memorable adventure with happy kids, a content you, and a smiling wallet? It is possible. Read on. At Home: Staycation’s All I […]

Service provider contracts approved by Rockwall Council

October 24, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council approved contracts funding STAR Transit and Rockwall County Committee on Aging for the upcoming year at its regular meeting on October 15. STAR Transit provides public transportation in Rockwall County. A big portion of STAR’s ridership is in the City Limits of Rockwall. The council funds $20,000 […]

Rockwall City news briefs

Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012.  The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]

Garland ISD Board approves 2012-13 budget and tax rate

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]