Rockwall Police Department responds to disturbance at Rockwall High School

Rockwall Police Department responds to disturbance at Rockwall High School

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 13, 2024)  – On Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Rockwall Police Department School Resource Officers assigned to Rockwall High School assisted school staff with a disturbance in progress. During the investigation, the student resisted the detention which required the officer to intervene. As a result, the student sustained […]

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 9, 2024) The Royse City Police Department has detained a 15-year-old male juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Royse City High School. The juvenile, who is not being identified, posted online that he might bring a bomb to a student group meeting after school on Tuesday. When the police […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Charter Review Commission

Rockwall City Council appoints Charter Review Commission

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 4, 2024)  – The Rockwall City Council has appointed ten dedicated residents to serve on the City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations. The ten individuals that were appointed are: […]

HomeBank Texas names Eric Stacey Chief Lending Officer

HomeBank Texas names Eric Stacey Chief Lending Officer

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 3, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the promotion of HBTX Senior Vice President-Commercial Lending, Eric Stacey, to his new role as Chief Lending Officer, effective Sept. 1. For the past two years, Mr. Stacey has helped […]

Morning Mingle Aug. 27 at HomeBank

Morning Mingle Aug. 27 at HomeBank

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 22, 2024) – HomeBank Texas will host the Professional Women’s Alliance Morning Mingle from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the bank, 105 E. Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The PWA is a committee of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce that empowers and unites women through business and community […]

Royse City Police arrest suspect for trafficking and solicitation of a minor

Royse City Police arrest suspect for trafficking and solicitation of a minor

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 23, 2024) On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Royse City Police Department detained a suspect for reportedly trying to get a 15-year-old female to agree to engage in prostitution with him after offering the juvenile a ride home. The subsequent investigation into the events determined around 3:45 pm […]

Arise Acting Studio in Rockwall is re-opening, Open House event set for Sept. 7

Arise Acting Studio in Rockwall is re-opening, Open House event set for Sept. 7

After school programming where kids can: Learn. Perform. Travel. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 22, 2024) In Rockwall county, there are many options for parents to enroll their children in extracurricular activities. Team sports, swim lessons, cooking classes, and more. But one program is unique in its offerings and opportunities. The Arise Acting Studio – Rockwall is […]

Texas Health named to 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

Texas Health named to 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

ARLINGTON, TX (Aug. 21, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has been named to the 2024 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® – taking the No. 61 spot. The list highlights the top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating positive outcomes for employees regardless of job […]

City of Rockwall proposes lower tax rate in 2025 budget

City of Rockwall proposes lower tax rate in 2025 budget

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) –Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes. […]

City of Rockwall seeks applicants for City Charter Review Commission

City of Rockwall seeks applicants for City Charter Review Commission

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on a City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations. The City Charter is a foundational document […]