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 […]
Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2024) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab is excited to announce their sponsorship of the upcoming Rockwall Clay Shoot on May 31, 2024. Hosted by the Rockwall Rotary, the Clay Shoot raises funds to provide scholarships for Rockwall ISD students and support their community-oriented mission in Rockwall County. “The Rockwall Rotary […]
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, 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.
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, […]
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 […]
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, TX (May 14, 2024) – When we think back to our very first experience in business, a lot of us probably share the same childhood memory – a Lemonade Stand. Lemonade Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, has taken this shared experience, and turned it into a nationwide initiative. On Saturday, […]
(From left: Commissioners Dana Macalik and John Stacy, Former Board Member Lorne Liechty, Judge Frank New, Director of Parks and Recreation Travis Sales and Commissioner Cliff Sevier) ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2024) – The Texas Historical Commission is proud to announce that Rockwall County is one of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipients. This award […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2024) Bobby Gallana, a candidate for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 1, has received endorsements from prominent local leaders, affirming his capability to lead and represent the interests of Rockwall County residents effectively. Former Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert; Rockwall County Constables John Benedetto, Trey Chaney, Dan Otto, and Randy Parks; as […]