Rockwall Wedding Chapel celebrates 100-year anniversary

Rockwall Wedding Chapel celebrates 100-year anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) For the past 100 years, nearly 700 couples have “tied the knot” in the Victorian-style church structure known today as the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. The chapel building located at 305 S. Fannin St. celebrated its centennial anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5, as folks were invited to attend a special […]

New program at Texas Health Rockwall allows patients to connect with ER physician after leaving emergency room

Safe Transitions (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years efforts have been made to improve access to health care, including access to Emergency Room care for immediate, unscheduled needs.  Freestanding ERs – such as the one in North Rockwall at Lakeshore and SH 205/North Goliad – are more convenient and faster.  Telemedicine offers […]

Rockwall to hold Public Hearing for input on Parks and Recreation Master Plan

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) The City of Rockwall is in the process of updating the 10-year master plan for the Parks and Recreation division. As part of that process, all interested Rockwall residents are encouraged to attend and participate in an upcoming public hearing to provide feedback about the Parks and Recreation programs […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall receives green light to expand

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is excited to announce that the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) approved the hospital’s request to expand. Texas Health Rockwall is owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to our community. As a physician-owned hospital, it could not expand without approval from […]

Rockwall ISD Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elementary School 14

Rockwall ISD Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elementary School 14

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) Rockwall ISD will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School 14 Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m.  The public is invited to attend the event. The ceremony will be at 2186 Trophy Drive, Heath, Texas. The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. Elementary School 14 is a […]

Chandlers Landing Community Association acquires Yacht & Tennis Club

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2016) In the 1970’s, Chandlers Landing community on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall was developed as a high-end, energetic tennis, swim, yacht and residential community.  Its social calendar centered around a junior Olympic pool, seven tennis courts, a marina, and an avant-garde club house building large […]

County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) Rockwall officials received a special visit from the Consul General of Mexico in Dallas, Francisco de la Torre Galindo, at the historic Rockwall courthouse (101 E Rusk St) yesterday. Consulate General de la Torre Galindo presented the group of city and county officials gathered inside the third-floor courtroom with […]

Grand jury returns ‘no bill’ on DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) The DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge David Sweet was dropped Wednesday after a Rockwall County grand jury returned a “no bill” decision. In the grand jury process, a “no bill” is issued if the grand jury determines there is insufficient evidence to prosecute someone. Judge Sweet was arrested […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Answers to FAQs about Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Having served as your Mayor and City Councilmember, I’ve seen our City experience significant growth in new residential and commercial construction. That growth brings change that can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. Without a doubt, Rockwall has steadily attracted people to the area because of […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Distinguished Member’ honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association(JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advances in education over and above the state […]