Lewisville’s new online Customer Support Center available

The City of Lewisville has launched a new online Customer Support Center that will allow website visitors to submit service requests or complaints, easily search a database of more than 400 frequently asked questions about city services, make online water bill and municipal court payments, submit feedback to the city, and access the community calendar. […]

Traffic light to be installed at Hwy 78, Wylie East Drive

(Wylie) This just in from the City of Wylie: the State of Texas has approved a stop light to be placed at the intersection of Wylie East Drive and Highway 78. The date of installation has not be established at this time, but it does state that it will happen during the 2012 budget year. […]

City of Irving achieves record-low crime rate

The Irving Police Department reports that crime in Irving has declined for the eighth consecutive year, according to a city newsletter released yesterday. Irving’s crime rate decreased an additional 12 percent in 2011, with significant reductions in the robbery and theft categories. Residents can keep track of crime in their neighborhoods with CrimeReports. This new […]

Changes to Time Warner emergency alert impacts Plano subscribers

(Plano) The City of Plano has managed a cable franchise agreement with Time Warner since 1982. In 2011 the local cable franchise agreement became a State of Texas franchise as a result of legislation passed in 2007. Most changes in the relationship between the City and Time Warner have been administrative and have not impacted […]

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

The City of Heath recently recognized employees for an outstanding performance in 2011. Among those was Tara Plexico who was named Employee of the Year. “Tara brings both experience and a can-do attitude to the job, and that means we can count her,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “Although she is an accountant, Tara is cross-trained to […]

55 & Better Health Fair in Rockwall Wednesday

The City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will present its 10th annual 55 & Better Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at The Center at Rockwall CityPlace, 108 E. Washington St. Fair-goers may visit with doctors, healthcare providers and retirement community representatives as dozens of exhibitors offer reliable and helpful information […]

Law Enforcement Support Committee announces raffle winners

(Heath) The Rockwall County Law Enforcement Support Committee provides vital support to all police officers, firefighters and EMTs in the county, including the Heath DPS. To help raise funds, the committee sold raffle tickets for a Gravely ZT XL Zero Turn Mower, donated by Four Brothers Outdoor Power, and a giant Chick-fil-A cow with free […]

Construction of Heath’s north water tower moves forward

 City of Heath and The Fulton School reach agreement The RCH Water Supply Corporation purchased the site for the City ofHeath’s north elevated water tower 40 years ago. Today, construction of the needed addition to the city’s infrastructure will move forward following an agreement between The Fulton School and the City of Heath. “The Fulton School […]

Stage 3 water conservation measures effective Nov. 1 in Heath

(Heath) Stage 3 water restrictions will be implemented by the City of Heath at the request of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. The watering restrictions are necessary due to the continued drought. As of Tuesday, Nov. 1, City of Heath water customers will be […]

Student video about storm water pollution ‘exceeds expectations’

(Heath) When Kelly Romack and her fifth grade students at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School were invited to produce a video about storm water pollution for the City of Heath, they put all of their creativity and enthusiasm into the project. Once the research and writing was complete, Amy-Parks dad and professional film producer, Michael Oleksinski, volunteered […]