(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County 4-H recently presented members with top awards for 2016. From left to right, standing, are Todd Williams – Extension Agent; Melody Miller and Bryan Miller/not pictured – Distinguished Leader Award; Kaitlin Rothbauer – Gold Star Award; Kamryn Adams – Silver Star Award; Sam Kazlow – Gold Star […]
As the Elections Administrator for Rockwall County I want to take this opportunity to provide some general information about the upcoming election. If you registered to vote through DPS, please verify that your registration has been processed and you are an active voter. Check here to see if you are registered and what precinct you […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Gary Tittle will be the guest speaker at a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Memorial Park and Rockwall Independent School District. The community event, marking the 15th Anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Rockwall and Heath have joined forces this year to pave the way for the newly formed Lake Ray Hubbard Football (LRHF) league that includes the nearby communities of Rowlett, Sunnyvale, Terrell, Heath and Rockwall. In its inaugural year, the LRHF brings over 600 football players and cheer participants from the surrounding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Local candidates for state and county offices were invited to respond to questions from the audience of about 60 people at a forum hosted by the Rockwall Democratic Party on Saturday, August 26, moderated by Michael Handley, host of Eyes Wide Open, an internet political talk radio program. Justice […]
Take the plunge! Buy your Baby Ducks ($5 each) or your Corporate Mama Duck HERE ($100) (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Get ready to shake your tail feathers, because the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will return to the Harbor Saturday, Sept. 24 to make a splash for its 5th anniversary. The Regatta serves as a fundraiser […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall has partnered with several area churches to take vital clean-up supplies (no clothing) to help victims of the recent flooding. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 27-28) at the 53-foot EPES trailer in the Lake Pointe […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Rockwall will soon have a new fitness trail – centrally located in a well-trafficked area and operated by the county. Proposed by Commissioner Lee Gilbert, plans show the 400-meter tract located on eight acres between the new county courthouse and Interstate 30 on county-owned property. Calling it “a valuable […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA reached a special milestone in its history when it recently welcomed third generation member Grant Miller to its Board of Managers. Grant joins his grandfather Dr. Frank Miller and father Dr. Bart Miller, who each currently serve on the Board. The Miller family has been […]