ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2022 — The Rockwall Rotary welcomed Utley Middle School student Will Bradford as the Student of Honor this week during their noon meeting. Utley Assistant Principal Kody Hergert read out praises about Will from his teachers, who acknowledged his exceptional diligence in his studies as well as his fun-loving personality. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a Rockwall County jury convicted Kilgore resident, James Fears, 48, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Less than 40 minutes after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury […]
Open House March 21-27 ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2022 — Keep Music Alive is excited to announce the 8th Annual Teach Music Week being celebrated Monday, March 21 through Sunday, March 27. This annual seven-day event encourages professional music schools, such as the Rockwall School of Music, to find ways to introduce people to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) welcomes Rockwall residents Kayne Pierce and Darren Shue to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. Pierce was appointed by City Council in December to replace Rick Carroll, whose term expired in December 2021. Shue was appointed in February to fill an […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) The Supervisor of the Year award is given to a Sergeant or civilian line-level manager who has achieved a high level of professional accomplishment and demonstrated effective leadership and management skills. This year, the Rockwall Police Department is proud to recognize the contributions of Sergeant Steven Brassil. Sergeant Brassil came […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2022 — The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor from Cain Middle School, William Dane Leahy. William’s mother Kathleen and his grandmother were in attendance during his special day at the Rotary noon meeting, as Cain Principal Derrice Randle read out praises for William from his teachers. Congrats to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2022) The Civilian Professional of the Year Award is given to a civilian employee for distinguished service to the police department. Kayla Sorensen started at the Rockwall Police Department in August 2020 as a Communications Specialist in our Communications Center. A Communications Specialist answers 911 calls, non-emergency calls, and dispatches officers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2022) Officer Dylan Sparks first started with the Rockwall Police Department in May of 2018 as a dispatcher in the Rockwall Police Department’s Communications Division. He was then brought on as a police officer in May of 2020. In his short time here, Officer Sparks has distinguished himself as a self-starter […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]
ROCKWALL,TX (March 7, 2022) On Sunday, March 6, 2022 around 1:30 PM, the Royse City Police Department received a report of two vehicles traveling on Westbound IH30 and the occupants were firing weapons at one another. The vehicles involved were a silver, Kia SUV with three male occupants and a burgundy, Dodge Challenger with a […]