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Posted on: November 7, 2025

Planned lane closures on Interstate 30 for the upcoming week.

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Sunday, November 9th thru Saturday, November 15th:1.    I-30 Eastbound Left Lane from FM 548 to FM 2642. Overnight. 9P-5A. Bridge and earthwork activities at Sabine Creek and FM 35.2.    I-30 Westbound...

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Posted on: November 6, 2025

Getting to Know You-Episode 3

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Rockwall County Judge Frank New hosts a video series that introduces viewers to county employees and highlights how their work impacts local government and the community. In this third episode, Judge New speaks with IT Director Brian Crenshaw.

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Posted on: November 3, 2025

Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Tree Lighting 12.12.25

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Posted on: October 31, 2025

Rockwall County Road & Bridge projects for the week of November 10, 2025

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    Eastridge Drive – Asphalt overlay on the entire street this week

The Rockwall County Road and Bridge Department oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the county's roadways and rights of ...

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Posted on: October 30, 2025

Brian Williams Appointed Judge of the 503rd Judicial District Court

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Governor Abbott Appoints Williams as Judge of the 

503rd Judicial District Court in Rockwall County

October 30, 2025 | Austin, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott appointed J. Brian Williams as Judge of the 503rd Judicial District Court in Rockwall County, ...

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Posted on: October 28, 2025

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni, Diana Chapman

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The Rockwall County Commissioners Court honors the first Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni, Diana Chapman.After 42 years of service to Rockwall County Schools and six different administrations, her dedication and commitment to the com...

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Posted on: October 23, 2025

Update of the I-30 Expansion/Improvement Project

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The contractor estimates that the last drill shafts for the Westbound Frontage Road Bridge in the lake will be placed by Thanksgiving. Crews are being relocated to complete the concrete deck pours for the Eastbound Frontage Road, which are expected to be ...

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Posted on: October 22, 2025

DWI CAN COST YOU UP TO $17,000

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The Heath Police & Fire Association (HPFA) has introduced the Safe Ride Program, a new initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving and maintaining Heath’s reputation as one of Texas’s safest cities. In collaboration with Lyft, th...

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Posted on: October 22, 2025

Horizon Road Bridge

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Over the coming months, work will be carried out to install the vertical support shafts for the remaining section of the new Horizon Road Bridge. The goal is to finish the bridge by early 2026. A graphic has been added to illustrate the widening ...
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Posted on: October 21, 2025

The Edwards Road Improvement Project is Underway

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Timeline of Road Construction

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Posted on: October 17, 2025

Courthouse Annex Grand Opening

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Posted on: October 16, 2025

Getting to Know You-Episode 2

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Rockwall County Judge Frank New has started a new video series that introduces viewers to county employees and highlights how their work impacts local government and the community. In this second episode, Judge New talks with Facilities Director Barry Com...

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Posted on: October 15, 2025

Mark your calendars...

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The Rockwall County Commissioners Court holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. However, since Veterans Day falls on November 11, 2025, which is the second Tuesday, the court has rescheduled the meeting to Wednesday, Novembe...

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Posted on: October 10, 2025

Getting to Know You-Episode 1

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Rockwall County Judge Frank New is launching a new video series, introducing viewers to county employees and highlighting the impact of their jobs on local government and the community. In the first episode, Judge New chats with Kami Webb, the director of...

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Posted on: October 10, 2025

The Tax Office (Vehicle Registration) is no longer at the Historic County Court House!

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We have some fantastic news—our brand-new County Tax Office (Vehicle Registration) is open at the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex, at 1101 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Suite 110, right here in Rockwall! 

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Posted on: September 29, 2025

Fiscal Year 2026 Rockwall County Budget

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1. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt?
     The Rockwall County Commissioners Court approved a rate of $0.2510 per $100 of property valuation with a vote of 5 to 0 for Fiscal Year 2026. This...
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Posted on: September 12, 2025

ERBY CAMPBELL BLVD. RAMPS CLOSED IN ROYSE CITY

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ROCKWALL COUNTY – The following closures are scheduled as part of the ongoing I-30 corridor improvement project in Royse City: 

•    The eastbound I-30 off-ramp to Erby Campbell Blvd. is closed through late 2026. 

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Posted on: July 22, 2025

Employees of the Quarter-2nd Quarter 2025

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The Rockwall County Commissioners Court congratulates Technician David Savala (not pictured) from the Maintenance Department and Detention Officer Gregory Becker of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office for being named Employees of the 2nd Quarte...

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Posted on: April 24, 2025

City of Rockwall Road Work

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ROCKWALL - TxDOT has shifted traffic to the temporary Eastbound Frontage Road lanes and has built temporary driveways from businesses to the new lanes. These lanes and driveways will be in effect until the beginning of next year. 3 driveways will be close...
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Posted on: April 24, 2025

Temporary speed limit reduction along I-30 frontage roads in Rockwall

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From The Rockwall Police Department

New Speed Limit: 35 MPH

Effective Now – Please Pay Attention to New 35 MPH Signage!

The new 35 MPH signs are now up and in full effect for the eastbound and westbound I-30 frontage roads. 

This change aims to impro...

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Posted on: April 22, 2025

Employees of the Quarter-1st Quarter 2025

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court congratulates Assistant County Auditor Leah Reichle from the Auditor's Office and Office Manager Heather Mitchell of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office for being named Employees of the 1st Quart...

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Posted on: December 6, 2024

Rockwall County Employees of the Year 2024

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court congratulates Detention Officer Scott Walker from the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office and Shelly Spearman from the AgriLife Extension and Road/Bridge Office for being named Employees of the Year for 2024....

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