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 […]

Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

FATE, TX (Dec. 30, 2021) Happy New Year! To be honest, it has been quite a year, again.  However, my heart is full of gratitude, humility, and I feel blessed. We are blessed to live in such a great city. We are blessed to have city team members who continually demonstrate an esprit de corp […]

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, […]

UPDATE: South Ridge Venue Brings Premier Dining and Entertainment to Heath

UPDATE: South Ridge Venue Brings Premier Dining and Entertainment to Heath

(HEATH, TX – March 25, 2019) For the City of Heath, 2019 is already shaping up to be a big year development-wise. The city’s first grocery store in Tom Thumb has a target opening date in the third quarter this year. And possibly this summer, Heath residents are in for a real treat with the opening […]

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 […]

Tom D’Alesandro Leading Development for Bayside District Partners

Tom D’Alesandro Leading Development for Bayside District Partners

(ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 11, 2017) Bayside District Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that Tom D’Alesandro is leading the development of Bayside, a 262-acre regional landmark that serves as the eastern gateway to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with miles of shoreline on Lake Ray Hubbard. D’Alesandro has more than 25 years of experience in […]

$6.8 million dollars approved for Fate roads

(FATE, TX – Dec. 8, 2017) Fate City Council approved a $6.8-million-dollar investment on road repairs and construction during the Monday, December 4 City Council meeting.  Several projects included are the reconstruction of the railroad crossing at Riding Club Road, Ben Payne Road and at the FM 551/HWY 66 intersection.  Rochelle Road will receive crack […]