ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2022) The City of Rockwall flags at all facilities have been lowered to half-staff today as a sign of respect for the recent passing of former Mayor Bill Cecil. Mr. Cecil believed strongly in giving back to his community. He served 11 years on the Rockwall City Council, and of […]
ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) — Tammy Dana-Bashian is relocating to a different state and has therefore formally resigned her position as Mayor of Rowlett, effective February 28, 2022. Watch her announcement at the end of last night’s City Council Meeting here: https://rowletttx.new.swagit.com/videos/153862 (at the 58:50 mark in the meeting recording video). Mayor Pro Tem […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) Siren Rock Brewing Company, the 13,000 sq. ft. production brewery, taproom, kitchen and biergarten located at 310 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, will welcome several local celebrity bartenders on Veterans Day as they feature a new beer release, The Humble Hero. Hops for Heros is a charity event with special […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 22, 2021) The cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and Royse City joined cities across the nation in celebrating their rich diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. Above, President of Rockwall LULAC, Alma Ramirez, accepts the Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) from City of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2021) Rockwall Republicans, with the passing of beloved Ken Dickson last week, we want to remember him and all that he contributed to the Republican Party and the many Republicans he influenced in Rockwall County along the way. The focus of this brief tribute to Ken Dickson is on his work […]
Defining Moments: Making Decisions That Will Redefine Your Life! ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 30, 2021) Lorne Liechty and Brad Howard are excited to announce the release of their new book, which is designed to help readers redefine and reshape their lives through good decision making. According to Liechty, “Your life can be forever changed in a single […]
FATE, TX (May 11, 2021) Yesterday marked the official start of the fiscal year 2022 City of Fate budget season. We will be holding budget workshops and townhall meetings to get feedback from citizens and various stakeholders. One of the challenges in developing this year’s budget is the 87th legislative session in Austin. I recently spent […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 17, 2021 – “Under the provisions of Chapter 418 of Texas Government Code, I hereby declare a local state of disaster in the City of Rockwall, Texas. IT IS ORDERED that this declaration shall be in effect for 7 days, unless otherwise rescinded or modified. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all […]
FATE, TX – February 12, 2021 – I want to provide an update on the City of Fate Mayoral race. As Mayor Pro Tem, I assumed the duties and responsibilities of Mayor, after former Mayor Burger’s resignation. As I have discussed, the City of Fate is a Home Rule City. This means we have a […]