Mayor Pruitt declares a local state of disaster for City of Rockwall

Mayor Pruitt declares a local state of disaster for City of Rockwall

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 IT IS ORDERED that this declaration shall be in effect for 7 days, unless otherwise rescinded or modified.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 […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: Message from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt (March 26)

COVID-19 UPDATE: Message from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt (March 26)

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) As you may already know, health authorities have informed the City of Rockwall that there are now three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County. The ages of the individuals are: 42, 50 and 82, and all of these reside within the City of Rockwall. They are all […]

Open Letter To Taxpayers of Rockwall Central Appraisal District

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2017) On August 28, 2017, I attended the August board meeting of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District.  The posted agenda for this meeting says nothing about a “public hearing” to take input from citizens concerning the Appraisal District budget.  Additionally, Section 6.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code requires the […]

Inaugural Public Art Project to begin in Rockwall

Inaugural Public Art Project to begin in Rockwall

Acclaimed Dallas artist to paint mural downtown (ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2017) As you drive by 110 South Goliad Street in the next few days, take a good look at the side of the building—what’s now a traditional collection of bricks and mortar will soon be the site of Rockwall’s first Art in Public […]

‘State of the City’ luncheon addresses Rockwall’s economic outlook, water, roadways, commercial development

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, City Manager Rick Crowley and Economic Development Corporation President Sheri Franza shed some positive light on the outlook of the city’s economic and business ventures during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Partnership Luncheon Feb. 17 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. […]

Rockwall’s newly elected officials take Oath of Office

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 2, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and City Council members took the Oath of Office during the City Council meeting on Monday, June 1. David White (Place 1) and Scott Milder (Place 5) were re-elected during the Saturday, May 9th election to serve an additional two-year term on the Rockwall City […]

Mayoral debate set for April 9 at Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women are hosting a mayoral debate for candidates Jim Pruitt and Dennis Lewis on April 9th in the Rockwall High School cafeteria.  The event will start at 6:30 p.m..  The public is invited to hear how the candidates stand on issues facing Rockwall. Submitted by […]

Mayor’s Message: Rockwall voters to consider City Charter revisions

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The citizens of Rockwall will have the opportunity to vote on amendments to the city charter in the upcoming municipal election.  The Rockwall City Council unanimously voted to put forth to voters these ballot propositions associated with the recommended changes in order to give each citizen its right to […]

Local officials discuss Rockwall’s future at State of the City event

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) Attendees of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent luncheon learned of a very optimistic outlook for the economy of Rockwall and of the positive impact that local businesses have had on the city. Guests of the event, which took place inside the Lake Pointe Church’s Warehouse 45 on Wednesday, […]