City of Rockwall issues 2nd petition to legalize liquor sales

City of Rockwall issues 2nd petition to legalize liquor sales

Rockwall, Texas – October 30, 2023 – The City of Rockwall has once again been approached by an organization wanting to legalize retail liquor sales in the city. Last week, Friends of Total Wine in Rockwall, which is a specific purpose committee, contacted the City Secretary and filed paperwork to apply for a petition for […]

Ride Free To Vote

Ride Free To Vote

Terrell, TX— Apr. 26, 2023 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Tuesday, May 2, across the entire STAR Transit service area.  In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

FATE, TX (March 15, 2023) Hello, my name is Mark Harper and I am excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. I will bring my passion for serving and commitment to our Fate community members.  I will listen openly to all your concerns, keeping our city thriving economically and […]

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your address if you were previously registered outside of Rockwall County in Texas. Qualifications You Must Have: • Register to vote in the county in which […]

Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for 2023 bond election

Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for 2023 bond election

GARLAND ISD (Feb. 14, 2023) – Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, […]

Longtime Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Stephanie Adams announces she will not seek re-election

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023)Long time Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Stephanie Adams announced recently she will not seek re-election for Place 7 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Adams, who was first elected in 2011, made the announcement public in mid-January posting on social media. Mrs. Adams has served twelve years as a Trustee. During this time, […]

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announces she will seek re-election for Place 6

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announces she will seek re-election for Place 6

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announced that she will seek re-election for Place 6 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Hilton, who was first elected in 2020, currently serves as board Vice-President.   In 2021, Mrs. Hilton was appointed as a board representative to the District Facilities and Construction […]

Royse City ISD School Board approves May bond election

Royse City ISD School Board approves May bond election

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Royse City ISD School Board unanimously approved a May 2023 Bond Referendum to address current and future enrollment growth. This vote comes one month after the Bond Steering Committee presented its recommended project list to the board. After months of study and collaboration, […]

Rockwall City Council member Dennis Lewis announces his candidacy for City Council Place 5

Rockwall City Council member Dennis Lewis announces his candidacy for City Council Place 5

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) Current Rockwall City Council Member Dennis Lewis has announced that he will run for the position in which he currently serves – Rockwall City Council Place 5 in the May 6, 2023 general election. Dennis was appointed by the City Council to fill the vacant seat in Place 5 and […]