(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall welcomed an open dialogue between residents and the county’s first responders during a public meeting held at The Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove and Fire Department Chief Mark Poindexter gave presentations on each of their departments […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 6, 2016) Beginning Monday, Aug. 15, crews will conduct physical inspection of portions of the City of Rockwall’s sanitary sewer system. The study will involve the opening of manholes in the streets and easements. An important task of the inspection will be the “Smoke Testing” of the sanitary sewer lines. Smoke […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2016) The City of Rockwall has made it a priority to beautify its parks and open spaces, and aims to do so by planting the same number of trees each year as the City is old. That means since the City turns 162 in 2016, this year, the Parks and […]
Position Addresses Growth, Desire to Increase Communications and Promotions for City (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The City of Rockwall has added the new position of Public Information Officer / Marketing and has hired longtime resident, Lauri Dodd to fill the role. The City Council funded the position in this year’s budget to increase […]
(October 29, 2015) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) remind consumers that lawns in North Texas require very little to no supplemental watering during the fall and winter months, according to experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) in Dallas. “Usually in September of each year, lawns begin to go dormant,” […]
Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 17, 2015) The City of Rockwall has selected Ryan Miller as the new Director of Planning. Current Director, Robert LaCroix, will end his 35-year career in municipal government and retire on July 31st. Ryan has experience in community development, urban design, and historical preservation, and is committed to excellent customer service. All […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2015) The City of Rockwall is proposing land acquisition and improvements for a new park. Some of the park land will be located within the 100 year flood plain within the Breezy Hill subdivision. No construction is proposed within the 100 year flood plain. The property to be acquired within […]
UDPATE (March 18, 2015) The Phelps Lake ribbon cutting ceremony planned for this Sunday, March 22 has once again been postponed due to rain in the forecast. Stay tuned for a new date. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The community is welcome to join the ribbon cutting festivities which have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2015) The Rockwall City Council took action to call the election on Saturday, May 9 when voters will select a mayor and city council members for Places 1, 3 and 5, each for two-year terms. Place 2 will also be on the ballot to fill an unexpired, one-year term. Early voting […]