Rockwall Breakfast Rotary vs THE STORM!

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary vs THE STORM!

ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary has a very successful US Flag program, with over 1900 flags placed throughout the county each holiday. The bad storm that wreaked havoc across the county on May 28 hit at certainly a very inconvenient time for this club. All of their flags were in place […]

Book Alcove at Rockwall library seeks fiction title donations to feed Magic of Reading program for homebound

Book Alcove at Rockwall library seeks fiction title donations to feed Magic of Reading program for homebound

ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) Friends of the Rockwall County Library member and Book Alcove manager Lynn Fate reported that she is heavy on non-fiction titles, but the summer months beg for Fiction titles. The Book Alcove generally brings in over $10K from donations, and it feeds the Magic of Reading program for homebound clients […]

Rockwall City Councilmember Clarence Jorif elected as Mayor Pro Tem

Rockwall City Councilmember Clarence Jorif elected as Mayor Pro Tem

ROCKWALL, TX (June 3, 2024) The City of Rockwall is pleased to announce that Clarence L. Jorif was elected as the new Mayor Pro Tem on Monday, May 20, 2024. Mr. Jorif expressed his dedication to the community, stating, “As Mayor Pro Tem, I humbly accept the privilege to further dedicate myself to the people […]

Community welcome at Chandlers Landing Annual Garden Tour Saturday, June 1

Community welcome at Chandlers Landing Annual Garden Tour Saturday, June 1

ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2024) Cathy Hovey, a Chandlers Landing resident, is excited about the 5th Annual Garden Tour in Chandlers Landing on Saturday, June 1st from 10 am – 2 pm.  Rain date is Sunday, June 2nd from 1-4 pm. Cathy will be giving away (while they last) FREE succulent ice plant clippings at […]

Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (May 29, 2024) The “Blue Tie Guys” of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County invite everyone to join them at the race track as they fight to end child abuse in Rockwall County. The Blue Tie Guys will host a tournament style karting event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15  […]

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2024)  — A severe thunderstorm swept through Rockwall, TX this morning, leaving extensive damage and causing significant disruptions. The storm, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and lightning, has resulted in widespread power outages and fallen trees. “As of 3 p.m., more than 600,000 homes and businesses are without power. […]

Rockwall County Judge Pro Tem issues proclamation declaring local state of disaster

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2024) Dennis Bailey, Rockwall County Judge Pro Tem, issued a proclamation declaring a local state of disaster for Rockwall County. See proclamation below, declared on May 28, 2024. 

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2024) In 2022, there were 15,299 serious injury crashes in Texas, resulting in 18,880 people sustaining incapacitating injuries, according to data from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports. Reportable crashes occurred in the state every 57 seconds, with 1 person injured every 2 minutes and 9 seconds. For the next two months, […]

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

GARDEN TOUR 10am-2pm Saturday, June 1 Rain date scheduled for June 2, 1-4pm ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2024) Nancy Jennison on Southern Cross Drive is getting her garden ready for Chandlers Landing’s 5th Annual Garden Tour on June 1st.  There will be nine gardens on the tour and three “drive by” gardens. Local Rockwall gardeners […]

Rockwall County jury sentences Dallas man to 10 years for felony theft of property

Rockwall County jury sentences Dallas man to 10 years for felony theft of property

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 22, 2024) On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, a Rockwall County jury convicted Dallas resident, Larry Lee Davis, 61, of the felony offense of Theft of Property less than $2,500 with two or more previous theft-related convictions. After the jury returned a guilty verdict, Rockwall County District Judge David E. Rakow sentenced […]