Message from Judge Frank New: ‘Rockwall County’s Unchecked Growth and Development’

Message from Judge Frank New: ‘Rockwall County’s Unchecked Growth and Development’

Rockwall, TX-April 2, 2024 – Rockwall County Judge Frank New believes that the county is currently experiencing uncontrolled growth and development. He argues that this is the result of developers having too much control over the pace and scale of growth. According to Judge New, “The Texas Legislature has granted counties certain regulatory authority over […]

Fate City Council approves 267 acre Lafayette Crossing mixed-use development

Fate, TX (February 8, 2024) – Monday Fate City Council approved Lafayette Crossing, a 267-acre mixed-use development projected to transform the commercial landscape of the city. This decision comes after years of planning and collaboration between the city and the developer and marks a major milestone for the future growth and prosperity of Fate.  Lafayette Crossing […]

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]

Carter BloodCare, community members partner to safeguard blood supply

Carter BloodCare, community members partner to safeguard blood supply

Rockwall Economic Development Corp to host drive during most prolonged critical shortage ROCKWALL, Texas (August 10, 2020) – Carter BloodCare supplies blood transfusion products to hospitals across north, central and east Texas, thanks to volunteer blood donors. The blood supply typically takes a hit during summer months, especially now, when more people are working remotely […]

Huffines Communities announces Phase 4 of Waterscape master-planned development in Royse City, buys additional 120 acres

Huffines Communities announces Phase 4 of Waterscape master-planned development in Royse City, buys additional 120 acres

Ready for release to builders before end of 2022, prime land features hiking trails and additional programmed open space ROYSE CITY (July 20, 2020) – Developer Huffines Communities announced today the recent purchase of an additional 120 acres for more than 400 new homes that will make up phase four in its signature master-planned community, […]

Mayors provide city updates at Rockwall Chamber Luncheon

Mayors provide city updates at Rockwall Chamber Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 2, 2018) The mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, McLendon-Chisholm and Royse City provided updates and answered questions on their respective cities during the Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon on Feb. 21. Here are some of the highlights from their presentations on what’s happening and what’s to come in Rockwall County. Rockwall Mayor […]

Terrell Chamber of Commerce names new EDC President

Terrell Chamber of Commerce names new EDC President

(TERRELL, TX — February 5, 2018) Dawn Steil, Vice President of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Corporation, has been named President. Danny Booth, who has served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation for over 32 years, is now the Economic Development Consultant, Chamber President Carlton Tidwell announced […]

City of Fate debuts new promotional videos

City of Fate debuts new promotional videos

(FATE, TX — January 17, 2018) During the City Council meeting held Monday, January 8th, 2018, the City of Fate debuted three (3) new promotional videos highlighting the community, the downtown revitalization, and economic development opportunities. “We are very excited about the future in Fate,” said Mayor Lorne Megyesi.  “These videos are an excellent way […]

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