Rockwall County (June 10, 2025) – Commissioner John Stacy is excited to announce that he will be seeking a second term in office. “I ran on a simple platform of being a full-time commissioner, curtail spending, and being a voice for the people of my precinct. I am very proud of the work we accomplished […]
Rockwall, TX (June 9, 2025) – Budget season opened for the county on Monday, beginning with the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. This year, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshops are open to the public. Recap of Fiscal Year 2025 What was the total amount of the FY 25 budget? $55,479,016.00 What were some […]
Rockwall County (June 6, 2025) – Weather permitting, all lanes of John King Boulevard will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, June 7 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 9 for bridge work as part of the ongoing I-30 corridor expansion project. Local traffic will be detoured. Eastbound I-30 will be narrowed to one lane at […]
Rockwall County, TX (June 4, 2025) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse is proud to announce their 2025 Scholarship recipients. These students have participated in 4-H, FFA or other agricultural-related programs and have plans to continue to support the industry in the future. Recipients (pictured with Commander Chris Knox and Scholarship Chairman Corey Hunt) are: […]
AUSTIN, TX (June 2, 2025) – State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today reflected on the close of the 89th Legislative Session, highlighting gains for Collin and Rockwall Counties while pledging to press forward on unfinished business. “Voters sent me to Austin with a clear mandate: pass school choice, protect innocent life, and secure our border […]
Rockwall, TX (June 2, 2025) – Being confused, anxious, and overwhelmed is common when communicating with healthcare providers. When you are a primary caregiver for someone, a layer of concern often arises, as there is a balance between respecting the person receiving care and the responsibility of providing and obtaining accurate information so that the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 30, 2025) – Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg is excited to announce that Rockwall County has officially been designated as the Marriage Capital of Texas! This recognition was established through the Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 6, naming Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for ten years, ending in 2035. The […]
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 30, 2025) – The tradition returns! Registration opens Sunday, June 1, for the 58th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. Join thousands in Downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, for the ultimate Turkey Day tradition, or trot from anywhere with the virtual option. This year’s event will […]
Rockwall, TX (May 29, 2025) – Dan Otto has called Rockwall County home since 1981 and is proud to be a part of this community. Following graduation from Rockwall High School in 1990, Dan proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and was honorably discharged. He also spent time in the Texas […]
Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2025) – Get ready for an exciting new chapter in Rockwall County! The brand-new Rockwall County Courthouse Annex, set to open its doors this year, is located at 1101 Yellow Jacket Lane, right next to the iconic Rockwall County Courthouse. No more battling for parking in Downtown Rockwall or waiting in […]