COME WITNESS SOME HISTORY IN ROCKWALL COUNTY

Time Capsule Invitation

The Historical Commission of Rockwall County will bury a time capsule in a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Rockwall County.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this memorable celebration at the County Library on December 16, 2023 at 10am. The County Library is located at 1215 E Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087.

CITY INSTALLS VETERAN’S MEMORIAL TREE

City leaders at the Veteran's Tree Planting Ceremony.

Above from left: City Administrator Konrad Hildebrandt, Fire Chief Jim Simmons, Mayor Pro Tem Adrienne Balkum and Fire Captain Tony Boroughs ceremoniously planted the new Veteran’s Memorial Tree at City Hall.

The tree was generously donated by longtime local residents Gary and Mindy Lovell. The City thanks Mr. & Mrs. Lovell for their continued support of our community.

The Veteran’s Memorial is located on the south west corner at City Hall. It features a commemorative headstone and an engraved brick walkway.

Learn more about how you can honor a veteran with a commemorative engraved brick.

NEW ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers needed for the Activities Committee.

The City is reaching out for volunteers to serve on our new Activities Committee.

Your help is needed to plan new activities special events and festivals to celebrate our community. Interested parties should complete the online volunteer application form. We look forward to hearing from you all.

HELP MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS EXTRA SPECIAL FOR SOMEONE

Logo for Annual Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive.

The City of McLendon-Chisholm is once again joining Rockwall County Helping Hands with their 46th Annual Christmas Toy Drive.

Those wishing to donate should purchase a $25 gift or gift card appropriate for the child listed on the front of available gift tags and drop the unwrapped gift off at City Hall by end of business on Monday, Dec. 5. Purchase from Rockwall Helping Hands’ AMAZON WISH LIST and have your gift(s) shipped directly to Helping Hands or CLICK HERE to make an online monetary donation and a gift(s) will be purchased in your name.

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY HOSTED BY MCFR

Veteran's Day Banner

Join us as we honor and celebrate our veteran’s and active military at the McLendon-Chisholm Public Safety Building on Friday November 10, starting at 10am. 1345 W. FM 550, next to City Hall.

JOIN ATMOS ENERGY IN PREPARING FOR WINTER

Fall colored leaves on a tree.

The transition from hot summer nights to cozy fall days is here. Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season. We also have tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter too.

All year round, from gas supply to delivery of natural gas service at the meter, Atmos Energy is preparing for winter weather. As your household also prepares for winter, using energy wisely and making a few household changes can make a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. Atmos Energy offers rebates for high-efficiency natural gas appliances, energy-saving devices, and weatherization upgrades for customers in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of Texas – visit www.atmosenergy.com/rebates for details.

Remember that colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. To save energy and money, please consider these energy-saving tips where safe to do so:

  • Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home.
  • Reduce your shower and bath time. Showering and bathing can account for 40 percent of your home’s hot water use.
  • Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees. Water heating accounts for as much as 25 percent of the energy consumed in your home.
  • Do not use a pool heater. Instead, run your pool pump during the coldest part of the day to circulate the water and prevent freezing.
  • Operate your clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded.
  • Unless a fire is burning, close your fireplace damper to prevent warm air from escaping up the chimney.

If your natural gas service lapsed for any reason and you need to reconnect service, contact Atmos Energy now to schedule an appointment – before cold weather sets in. The Atmos Energy customer service team is available at 888.286.6700, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time – or visit the Account Center anytime at www.atmosenergy.com.

Sign Up for Text Alerts

When the forecast calls for extreme cold to arrive, Atmos Energy will closely monitor the weather and stage qualified, well-trained employees across our system. We will communicate regularly with customers and communities before, during, and after extreme weather events. To sign up for text alerts, adjust your notification preferences in the Account Center.