Rockwall County, Texas (November 13, 2025) – Commissioner John Stacy has released an update highlighting four key issues currently being addressed by the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court. These issues — growth and development, regional transportation planning, the Trip 21 Road Bond Program, and local road construction — represent some of the most significant concerns impacting […]
Terrell, TX (September 29, 2025) — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, is proud to provide transportation connections to the State Fair of Texas. Riders can conveniently take STAR Transit to a variety of DART stations to connect to Fair Park. “STAR Transit is proud to connect residents and visitors to the State Fair,” […]
Work will continue for five weeks as part of ongoing I-30 expansion project DALLAS COUNTY – (Nov.. 5, 2021) Starting Thursday, Nov. 11, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close lanes on the westbound I-30 Lake Ray Hubbard bridge from Dalrock Road to Bass Pro Drive. The closures, which are expected to continue for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2021) Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club was pleased to host Dr. John Villarreal, “Dr. V.”, Rockwall ISD Superintendent. We appreciate his time and insights. His transparency on addressing concerns was valuable. Dr. V. addressed the county growth and noted that the RISD Bond package will prepare for increasing student population. David […]
Follow simple tips on the roads make the region safer for freight movement August 25, 2021 (Arlington, Texas) – With a population of nearly 8 million in North Texas and no access to a seaport, the surface transportation system is a crucial link to deliver goods to market. The importance of commercial motor vehicles was […]
North Texans encouraged to find creative ways to celebrate Bike Month May 13, 2021 (DALLAS, TX) – When Bike to Work Week kicks off May 17, pedaling to the office may not be the first thing that comes to mind for some North Texans, especially if the COVID-19 pandemic has them working from home. But […]
Innovative technologies being considered that could link region to other parts of Texas February 8, 2021 — The North Central Texas Council of Governments welcomes public input on transportation planning initiatives, during an online input opportunity beginning Feb. 8. Comments can be made by visiting www.nctcog.org/input. NCTCOG staff will provide information regarding the DFW High-Speed […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The North Central Texas Council of Governments is conducting an online input opportunity beginning Jan. 11 to give residents the chance to comment on changes to the Transportation Improvement Program and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Staff will provide the public with changes made to the 2021-2024 TIP and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – WEATHER PERMITTING, the Texas Department of Transportation has two overnight closures starting Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and concluding Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 a.m. In Rockwall, TxDOT will be repaving eastbound and westbound E. Quail Run Road just east of State Highway 205 (SH 205/Goliad […]
NOTICE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 30 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM: BASS PRO DRIVE TO: WEST OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD (FM) 2642 CSJs: 0009-11-238, 0009-12-215, 0009-12-219 and 0009-12-220 Dallas and Rockwall Counties, Texas (January 9, 2019) The Texas Department of Transportation {TxDOT) is proposing improvements to IH 30 from Bass […]