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 […]

Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride coming Sept 15

Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride coming Sept 15

REGISTER NOW TO RIDE FOR THE KIDS ROCKWALL, TX (May 22, 2024) America’s Guardians (Law Enforcement/Public Safety Motorcyle Club Texas 28A), has announced that eventhough 2023 was a banner year for their annual Bikes for Tykes event, they intend this year to be the best yet. Organizers have tweaked the route and added some beautiful, […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon set for Aug. 4

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon set for Aug. 4

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club will host its annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike […]

Royse City police charge RCHS student with terroristic threat

Royse City police charge RCHS student with terroristic threat

ROYSE CITY, TX (May 21, 2024) On Monday, May 20, 2024, the Royse City Police Department received information that a 14-year-old student at Royse City High School had made a threat against the school while in class. The threat was immediately reported to school administration and to one of the School Resource Officers on campus. […]

Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall community and citizens from surrounding areas came together in a spectacular display of celebration at the annual Founder’s Day Festival held Saturday, May 18th. This year’s festival was especially significant as Rockwall celebrated its 170th anniversary. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the area, […]

Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight

Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight

ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2024) Our Blue Ribbon News 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and engaging things to […]

Rockwall resident celebrates 106th birthday

Rockwall resident celebrates 106th birthday

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2024) Angela Beatrice Thoreson, a beloved resident at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in Rockwall, is enjoying a family gathering today in honor of her 106th birthday tomorrow! Angela was born on May 20th, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Rockwall in 1995 and loves spending time with her family, […]

Rockwall County honors fallen officers

Rockwall County honors fallen officers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) – On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police Department welcomed those in attendance and expressed that National Police Week pays special recognition […]