City of Rockwall approves additional funds for storm debris removal

City of Rockwall approves additional funds for storm debris removal

ROCKWALL, TX  (jUNE 4, 2024) – In response to the severe weather storm event that struck the Rockwall community on May 28, 2024, the City Council has approved an expenditure of up to $78,000 through the city’s solid waste contractor, Republic Services, to bring in additional boom trucks for enhanced storm-related tree and debris removal. […]

Recap of last night’s public forum for Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050

Recap of last night’s public forum for Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2024) – Public Forum #3 of the Rockwall County 2050 Plan covered the topics of Environmental Factors & Sustainability, Land Use & Open Spaces, and Historic Preservation. During the forum, Tom Kula discussed the critical infrastructure and water supply improvements that are helping position the county to continue meeting the needs […]

‘Independence Day in Heath’ parade opens at 9AM July 4 with veterans ceremony

‘Independence Day in Heath’ parade opens at 9AM July 4 with veterans ceremony

HEATH, TX (June 5, 2024) The City of Heath will celebrate freedom on July 4 with its annual parade and an opening ceremony honoring the community’s veterans and active military. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall and feature a live barbershop quartet. Complimentary popsicles and cold drinks will […]

American Legion presents local attorney Tim Hartley with ‘Great American Award’

American Legion presents local attorney Tim Hartley with ‘Great American Award’

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2024) The “Great American Award” is given annually by the Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 to a local, non-veteran to recognize and honor their contribution to the local veteran’s community through selfless acts of service supporting veterans and their families. This year, The Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post […]

Broadway Dallas presents Hairspray June 18-30 at Music Hall at Fair Park

Broadway Dallas presents Hairspray June 18-30 at Music Hall at Fair Park

DALLAS, TX (June 4, 2024) You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring […]

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  […]