Fellow runners, where do you go if you want to go on an outdoor run in Rockwall when it’s dark out? My road has no street lights and I only exercise in the evening after work. Looking for somewhere safe, well lit, and good for running 2-6 miles. Thanks!

Any recommendations on who to use?

Also started to get into pickleball and tennis as well so getting a group to play that too would be very cool!!

Turkey would be great, but open to anything.

Hubs birthday is coming up and I want to take him out for a nice dinner. Walked by here the other night and it looked pretty empty. Anyone been here and have a review?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a Rockwall/Fate area laundry repair? I think my washing machine is out of balance and I need to have my dryer vent connection checked out. Any help is appreciated!

My family has loved going to the pop-up ice skating rink they set up down at the Harbor. We've gone the last couple of years in a row. This year I've seen nothing about it and can't find any deatails? Did they decide not to set it up? Anyone know why? It's a shame as it was a nice family tradition.

Am I the only one that thinks it’s time for a new head coach ? Personally I think it is time for Coach Brooks to move on !!!

I have a Mazda CX5 that I probably need to get some work done on. I would prefer to not take it in to a dealership. Anyone have a recommendation for a local mechanic?

We're considering a move to the Rockwall area, are there any good private/catholic schools in the vicinity?

Around 8am this morning I saw a large procession of police going west down Ralph Hall. There must have been at least a dozen motorcycle police, followed by at least a dozen marked police SUVs and then several unmarked, but with flashing lights... Didn't look like a funeral, but not sure. Anyone have details?

They -- police -- went on for at least 30 mins. Does anybody know what was going on?

Do we need to add the teen to the car insurance and show proof when getting the teens learners permit from DMV?

Anyone know what happened at Braums last night. Single car caution taped off with police presence guarding the crime scene last night

Hey! I recently moved back to Rockwall and I’m 25. I want to find something weekly to be a part of that will help me to meet people my age (20s to 30s). I’m not a church goer, so I’m trying to figure out other ways to meet people. I’m willing to drive out of Rockwall. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

I am in my Junior undergraduate year of college and I have been living in Rockwall for about 3 years (2 have been away at college)

I absolutely have fallen in love with it.

The only thing holding up the process now, is me finding work down here.

I have roughly two years in student leadership, working as a orientation leader and current resident assistant.

I also run a YouTube channel of around 500k viewed and 1400 subscribers in addition to my studies.

I also have experience as a outbound appointment setter and have a competent spirit.

I am looking for really anything to get me started for after my graduation.

Would love any leads or suggestions that anyone might have!

Seems like we had less than last year, total bummer! Did everyone feel like there were less than last year, or just our neighborhood?

I think it is crazy when kids get caught up in politics, but my conscience won’t let me keep this to myself; the youth group at Ridgeview Church were stealing signs for Harris in Fate, Tx.

They were taking signs from the community off CD Boren PKWY, around Mangrove. My daughter told me about it. She said it made her uncomfortable.

Listen, whatever your views are; if you’re teaching your kids that this is the correct response to people with a different opinion, you’re raising bullies.

I am staying a week in January for work. I won’t have a rental car. Is there a bus or other public transit option to get into Dallas? What should I make sure to check out while I’m in Rockwell?

Got my halloween costume ready. Post down your costume or which one you bought. I got mine from Amazon...

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I always vote early but never on the first day. I've seen the videos on Facebook of the long lines at the polling places today. Is that unusual for Rockwall?

Kroger on Ridge.

I wanted to explain the VATRE bond thing I got in the mail today, as it has very few numbers on it and do not list which proposition is for which improvement.

I found this data at the location below, and will be as unbiased as possible in the details.

https://www.rockwallisd.com/community1/bond-home/whats-included

And here for census data:
https://censusreporter.org/profiles/97000US4837650-rockwall-independent-school-district-tx/

Proposition A increases school tax from the current 1.0192% per $100 to $1.1469% per $100. This is a 13% increase, and based on the average home cost in Rockwall at $550K (wow! Redfin) that would cost each of the 35,044 or so households in Rockwall about $700 more per year in taxes (less if you are disabled, using homestead, and so forth). This proposition is for the increase in teacher salaries, security, and educator's compensation (first 3 items on the mailer surely we all get).

The next proposition, B, is the next 3 items on the mailer, plus like half of the screwdriver/wrench item. This one is for a $787 million dollar bond. Bonds are basically short term taxes. I'm not real sure how long the payoff is, but per household, it will cost each about $22,457 in total. This is mostly for new non-sports specific facilities.

Proposition C is the last item, the technology upgrade. This is about $19M and would cost each household about $542 total in additional bond related taxes. I'm not sure exactly what technology is being upgrade.

Proposition D is for the stadium, and is just lightly mentioned on one page. This is a $43M bond that'll cost each household about $542 over the term of the bond.

City bonds are typically paid off over 10-30 years, are paid for up front, and are tax exempt. I am not sure how long the 3 proposed bonds are for.

For comparison purposes, https://schools.texastribune.org/districts/rockwall-isd/ has Rockwall ISD as "A" rated as of 2021-2022 and seems above average already by most measures.

Also keep in mind the current Texas government supports "ESA"'s, or "education savings accounts", which allow people to use public money for private school tuition. This will take away money for these public schools to help people more easily afford the additional cost for private and religious schools. This could happen based on election results so keep it in mind when voting. Read more at https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/school-vouchers-101/

Please point out any errors and I'll update.

Is the front license plate required in TX? I see many mostly sport cars in Rockwall area with no front license plates and they have permanent LP installed in the rear.

Hello, my husband and I, currently live in Fort Worth, recently moved from Denver, CO, originally from Florida. We are looking to buy a house where we can live long term, even retire in hopefully. We aren’t familiar with any neighborhoods except for North of Fort Worth where we currently live. We aren’t worried about traffic. I work from home and husband works at Dallas Love Field, but he would be okay with a 50 min commute as he currently drives around that. How are the schools? Community? How safe is it? Where are the best neighborhoods to buy? We are looking at several houses near the downtown area. We are in our late 20s but homebodies, we don’t care to go out much except for restaurants and movies. We want to start a family soon and would like to be in a good friendly area.

Any suggestions and tips would help. Thank you!!

Is it bad that I'm low-key enjoying the freakout (the vocal minority) some are having after the Ikea development was approved last night?

I noticed y'all posted about posted about the traffic incident 5 months ago. I think me and my family had left a little while before this happened and I've been trying to investigate what's been going on inside the church (mainly through sources like The Julie Roys Report). I think the sermon they did last week was pretty bad though. Anyways, I just wanted to know if anyone in the area has been feeling the same and might have something share. Thank y'all!