Rockwall County News Briefs

Election 2017: Vote early (Sept. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Election Administrator Chris Lynch urges residents to vote early in the 2017 presidential race due to expected large crowds. There are about 57,000 registered voters in the county, Mr. Lynch said, and it is estimated that 45,000 will cast votes in the November election. Half of […]

City of Rockwall News Briefs

(December 1, 2012) City water rate increase City of Rockwall water/waste water rates will increase on Jan. 1, which will cost residential customers an average of $6.05 more each month. Water customers will see the increased rates on their February water bills. The new rates were approved due to higher water costs the city must […]

Rockwall City news briefs

Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012.  The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]