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, […]
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, 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, 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 […]