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, 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 20, 2022) – On Monday, February 6, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places on Election Day, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available Tuesday, Nov. 8. All STAR Transit services are available, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes and STARNow. To ride free on STARNow, use the code Vote2022. Rides […]
Rockwall, Texas – May 25, 2022 – At their regular meeting on Monday May 16, the Rockwall City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for three Councilmembers in Places 2, 4, and 6. One of the members sworn-in was new to the Council, and two were incumbents, all were uncontested. The election had been scheduled for […]
FATE, TX (May 24, 2022) Today is election day for Democratic and Republican primary run-offs. This election will choose the nominees for many state and county offices. These elections are important. In Rockwall County, we have two races that are extremely important to the future of our city – Rockwall County Judge and Rockwall County […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 3, 2022) As a dad and husband, I know great communities don’t just happen. Exceptional communities require parents, teachers, and everyone to work together in shaping, leading, and contributing to our city. Local politics is no exception. I make the time to stay in touch with our local leaders and participate […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 3, 2022) A massive thank you to everyone who voted ballot by mail, during early voting, and on election day for the Ericka Ledferd for County Commissioner Pct. 4 campaign! The expression of confidence profoundly moves me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I am immensely grateful for […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 28, 2022) Stan Britton has filed to fill the seat vacated by Jon Bailey, longtime member of the RISD Board of Trustees. Britton has been actively involved with RISD since moving to Rockwall in 2014. He was a member of the 2018 Strategic Design Team that assisted with giving direction to the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2022) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet has received the endorsement of several community leaders in his run for re-election. “It is a tremendous honor to have their endorsement and support,” said Sweet, who is currently serving his second term as the Rockwall County Judge after reelection in 2018. Prior to his […]