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Rockwall issues proclamations and outlines shuttle plan for Founders' Day
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Summary
The council issued proclamations recognizing Deaf History Month, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Child Abuse Awareness Month, and staff outlined a shuttle-only plan for Founders' Day (May 16) after the loss of a large parking field.
The Rockwall City Council recognized several community observances and reviewed logistics for the city’s Founders' Day festival.
Mayor Tim McCallum read proclamations recognizing April as Deaf History Month and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and designated April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month; representatives from local groups (Rockwall High School ASL Club, Children's Advocacy Center, Rainbow Room, Lone Star CASA, and the Rockwall County District Attorney’s office) spoke about outreach, services, and upcoming community events.
Staff (Mary) explained that the city had lost a large temporary parking field and will trial a shuttle‑only model for Founders' Day on May 16, using 12 charter buses (including three accessible buses) shuttling between multiple pickup points and Myers Park, plus trolleys between downtown and the park. Staff said police would close off certain neighborhood access points and the city will run a public information campaign about the shuttle plan.
The council emphasized community outreach about the shuttle plan and said it will evaluate the pilot for future events.
