Letter to the Editor from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet

Letter to the Editor from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 29, 2017) A Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce audience heard me comment during an Aug. 23 program that some major Rockwall County accomplishments were not made by accident. No boast intended, but I wanted to bring home the point that our little county—the smallest in Texas—has overcome some big challenges because […]

NCTCOG considers plans for new bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard

NCTCOG considers plans for new bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2017) The construction of a new bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard has been listed as a possible project in east-west transportation plans that are being studied by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as part of the county’s 2045 thoroughfare plan. Jeff Neal, program manager for NCTCOG, revealed […]

Rockwall sheriff’s deputy receives certificate of achievement

Rockwall sheriff’s deputy receives certificate of achievement

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 25, 2017) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet presented a certificate of achievement to Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Saric during the Sept. 14 meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court. Saric is a former Rockwall County detention officer. He is the first non-certified sheriff’s office employee to participate in a special program […]

Consolidated polling locations planned for Nov 7 election

Consolidated polling locations planned for Nov 7 election

County Commissioners approve early voting, election day schedule  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 21, 2017) With consolidated polling locations planned for the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election, Rockwall County officials will conduct a countywide campaign that will help residents learn where they will cast their ballot. After Rockwall County commissioners unanimously approved the early voting […]

Rockwall County celebrates grand opening of new Fitness Trail

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Aug. 24, 2017) The grand opening of the Rockwall County Fitness Trail was celebrated Saturday morning with speeches, a ribbon cutting and an opportunity for participants to take an inaugural walk on the inner loop of the quarter-mile trail. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Lee Gilbert, who has led the effort to create […]

Rockwall County announces new contract with longtime local EMS provider

Rockwall County announces new contract with longtime local EMS provider

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) The Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation (ESC) has recently entered into a new contract with Medic Rescue (d.b.a. Rockwall County EMS). The board voted unanimously to approve the contract, which had been submitted through a request for proposal (RFP) process initiated earlier this year. The new contract extends the […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County Thoroughfare Plan

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 28, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioners Court is moving forward to update the county’s comprehensive thoroughfare plan, which will serve as a guide to continued identification and implementation of long-range transportation projects in Rockwall County. The Commissioners Court has been actively involved in the transportation business for almost two decades. On a […]

Carry the Load comes through Rockwall May 28

Carry the Load comes through Rockwall May 28

(HEATH, TX — May 24, 2017) Join the Rockwall County First Responders Team at the Rockwall County Courthouse on May 28 to greet the National Carry the Load Relay Team as it comes through town on the way to the Dallas Memorial March at Reverchon Park. The National Relay Team is expected to arrive in […]

Rockwall County District Attorney earns ‘Standing Ovation’ Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2017) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper was honored this month by the State Bar of Texas for her exceptional contributions to the Bar’s continuing legal education efforts. Ms. Culpepper was one of six state-wide lawyers receiving the “Standing Ovation Award” from the staff of TexasBarCLE, the Bar’s division […]

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