Public meeting Thursday on proposed improvements to SH 205 from Hwy 80 to SH 78

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Our County On the Move: Message from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Commissioner David Magness recently made the observation that Lake Ray Hubbard and Interstate 30 are extremely important to Rockwall County: We are defined by our beautiful lake – and if I-30 didn’t go through here, Rockwall County wouldn’t be what it is today. I invited Commissioner David Magness to […]

Sweet, Magness to present State of the County at Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce as Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and Commissioner David Magness give an update on transportation and the county, during the Chamber Partnership Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]

Rockwall City Council supports Proposition 7 for Statewide Transportation Funding

Rockwall City Council supports Proposition 7 for Statewide Transportation Funding

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) The Rockwall City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Proposition 7, a constitutional amendment that will appear on the November 3, 2015 ballot for voter approval.  If approved, Proposition 7 would require the State to allocate portions of certain sales, use tax, and motor vehicle sales revenue to be […]

Rockwall works with state officials to address Hwy 205/John King Bypass route

Rockwall works with state officials to address Hwy 205/John King Bypass route

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, Councilman David White, and Rockwall City Staff recently traveled to Austin to meet with legislators about transportation issues and, specifically, city concerns about State Highway 205 (SH-205).  SH-205 is the primary north/south roadway in Rockwall, moving approximately 20,000 vehicles per day through downtown. “I have […]