City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]

Citizen input sought on design of Heath’s Towne Center Park at DesignHTC.com

Citizen input sought on design of Heath’s Towne Center Park at DesignHTC.com

HEATH, TX (May 24, 2021) This spring the City of Heath launched an exciting new project with the consulting firm of Kimley-Horn to develop a design for the Heath Towne Center, also known as the Towne Center Overlay District, and a design for Towne Center Park. Now it’s time to begin gathering citizen input! The […]

Final call for Rockwall County residents: TexasSpeaks seeks your input

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2021) FINAL CALL:  TexasSpeaks is being conducted in Rockwall County and across the State of Texas to allow the citizens of Texas to provide their input on the assets and issues in their communities. The local branch of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a rich history of providing educational programs […]

SURVEY: Your input sought for Rockwall County COVID vaccination efforts

SURVEY: Your input sought for Rockwall County COVID vaccination efforts

ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2021 -The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management is surveying Rockwall County residents for planning purposes regarding future COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Residents are encouraged to take the vaccination survey here:  https://forms.gle/rbkoNGKCzMZdz8Jt8 Blue Ribbon News staff report.  Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To […]

McLendon-Chisholm prepares for growth with update to the Comprehensive Plan

McLendon-Chisholm prepares for growth with update to the Comprehensive Plan

Community Survey available through April 20, 2021 McLendon-Chisholm, TX – March 31, 2021 – As growth and urbanization continue to move eastward in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the need to update the City’s Vision for the future, and strategies to make sure that Vision becomes a reality, is becoming more pressing. Since the previous Comprehensive […]

Rockwall ISD seeks public input on 2021-2022 School Calendar

Rockwall ISD seeks public input on 2021-2022 School Calendar

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2021 – We invite you to take a look at the draft 2021-2022 school calendar.  We know that the school calendar impacts families and communities, so we welcome your feedback. This comment opportunity will be available through Tuesday, January 12, 2021. CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS: Students will begin classes on Wednesday, August […]

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]