The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the county’s post-9/11 veterans during its meeting on Jan. 28. Around 2,000 post-9/11 veterans reside within the county and continue to serve the community in all areas, including business, government and community service. The court joined Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in honoring those veterans with a resolution […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 3, 2019) During its regular meeting last week, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court discussed the process of selecting an individual for the office of judge in the new County Court at Law No. 2. Following the 86th Texas Legislative Session, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 891 effectively creating a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 11, 2019) During its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners Court welcomed a presentation from Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) on a diagnostic report project for subdivision regulations in the county. Daniel Harrison, AICP with FNI, said the project would involve interviewing county commissioners, landowners, developers and other stakeholders to identify […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 7, the East Fork-Trinity Chapter of the National Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awarded Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper their Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The medal recognizes the exceptional service or accomplishment of an individual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court and Sheriff Harold Eavenson recognized local resident Larry Wade with a Life Saving Award and Sheriff’s Medal of Valor. In the early morning hours of July 28, 2018, Wade was traveling along State Highway 66 in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Employees of the Quarter along with several other outstanding individuals during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Employees of the Quarter/Fourth Quarter 2018 The court joined Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavensen in recognizing Officer Christopher Sclafani as Employee of the Quarter. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – January 9, 2019) The creation of a second County Court at Law in Rockwall County was among the topics discussed by the Commissioners Court during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8. The Commissioners Court approved the following resolution requesting the 86th Texas Legislature to create a County Court at Law 2 in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 16, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county. Women in Need joined the court during its regular meeting last week to highlight the services they provide to victims of domestic violence. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2019 County Budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Commissioner David Magness asked the court to support adding a sergeant to the Sheriff’s Office personnel, for a total cost of $88,817. “County Judge David Sweet had originally left […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The Commissioners Court adopted the Rockwall County tax rate for the 2018 tax year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The court unanimously approved a motion by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet for the county to adopt a tax rate of 32.84 cents per $100 assessed value […]