ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Rockwall welcomed its newly appointed mayor Jim Pruitt and new Place 2 council member John Hohenshelt during what turned out to be a fairly emotional council meeting as the council said a final farewell to County Judge-elect David Sweet as the city mayor. “I want to thank each and every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2014) The Rockwall City Council appointed John Hohenshelt to serve in Place 2 currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Pruitt, who will take over the position of Mayor when David Sweet resigns after the Dec. 15, 2014 regular City Council meeting. The action to appoint Hohenshelt as the new member […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 17, 2014) The City of Rockwall honored Sharon Shannon Elementary School and Meals On Wheels Senior Services with proclamations during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet proclaimed Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 as Meals On Wheels Recognition Day to encourage residents of Rockwall to distinguish the organization, its leaders and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as Rockwall Kiwanis Appreciation Day in Rockwall. The Rockwall Kiwanis was recognized for its philanthropic endeavors benefiting the county, including its Food for Kids Program providing meals to over 300 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and all other Texas area Chambers of Commerce were recognized during Monday’s city council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Rockwall. First chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1840, Texas Chambers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet recognized the week of Oct. 23-31, 2014 as Red Ribbon Week in Rockwall during Monday’s City Council meeting. Red Ribbon Week, part of the National Red Ribbon Campaign of the National Family Partnership (NFP), will be celebrated in every community across America to help combat drug […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) The Rockwall City Council recently voted to reappoint five existing members and seven new members to the City’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Advisory Council is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government. The YAC takes initiatives directed toward effective change that benefits local […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The City Council adopted a budget and tax rate for the 2014-2015 on September 15th with a tax rate of 49.55 cents per $100 valuation, a slight decrease from the current rate of 50.25. Key elements of this year’s budget are the funding of three new full-time Firefighter / Driver […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 28, 2014) The Rockwall City Council will be accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the city council in Place 2. This vacancy will result upon Mayor Pro Tem Jim Pruitt assuming the role of mayor as a result of now Mayor David Sweet’s election to Rockwall County Judge, an office […]
New and Incumbent Councilmembers Sworn into Office ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) Outgoing Councilmember Julie Zurek was honored for her many years of dedicated service during a Farewell Reception hosted by the City of Heath on June 10. “Tonight we honor a very significant member of our community,” said Mayor Lorne Liechty during the reception […]