Rockwall ISD to host dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School

Rockwall ISD to host dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School

ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2022) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School Sunday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. Hamm Elementary is located at 2911 Greenway Drive, Rockwall, Texas. A campus open house and reception will follow the ceremony. The public is invited to join. Throughout her 24 years […]

North Texans encouraged to comment online about regional transportation initiatives

North Texans encouraged to comment online about regional transportation initiatives

Innovative technologies being considered that could link region to other parts of Texas February 8, 2021 — The North Central Texas Council of Governments welcomes public input on transportation planning initiatives, during an online input opportunity beginning Feb. 8. Comments can be made by visiting www.nctcog.org/input. NCTCOG staff will provide information regarding the DFW High-Speed […]

Notice of Public Hearing before P&Z Commission of City of Rowlett

ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 27, 2020 – The City of Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and make a recommendation to City Council on an application by Adam Shiffer, Skorburg Company, to rezone the subject property from Single-Family Residential (SF-40) District to Planned Development […]

Public comments welcome at Rockwall City Council Emergency Meeting Friday

Public comments welcome at Rockwall City Council Emergency Meeting Friday

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 25, 2020) The City of Rockwall shared a the following notice regarding an Emergency Meeting at 9am tomorrow, Friday, June 26, by the Rockwall City Council, in which public comments are welcomed. “Action discussion item: Discuss and consider upcoming city-related public events and requirements associated with wearing personal protective equipment […]

Rockwall Parks to host Open Space Master Plan Public Input Sessions

Rockwall Parks to host Open Space Master Plan Public Input Sessions

(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department requests your input as they submit their next Parks Master Plan.  Attend one of the following public input sessions to have your voice heard: Blue Ribbon News staff report. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good […]

City of Rockwall to host Open House for Comprehensive Plan Update Monday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) The City of Rockwall’s Planning and Zoning Department will host an open house to present the OURHometown Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. The open house will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 385 S. Goliad Street, on Monday, November 12 from 6-8 p.m. […]

Rockwall introduces new, barrier free playground at Yellowjacket Park

Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]

Rowlett Library launches Apollo Computer System

ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rowlett Public Library catalog is “on a Cloud,” and so are Library customers and staff!  August 26 marked the launch of a new computer system called Apollo, replacing the Horizon cataloging and circulation system acquired in 2003.  Director of Library Services, Kathy Freiheit, notes, “Apollo brings a whole new level […]

Rowlett Library Card is key to success

ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) Every parent wants their child to succeed, and one of the simplest ways you can ensure your child’s academic success is by making a quick trip to the library. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Rowlett Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries […]

Temperatures in parked cars can be deadly

ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) Summer is here and the heat is rising. The Rockwall Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to remind everyone to be mindful of your children and avoid leaving them alone in your vehicle. It does not take long for a child to die of a […]