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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Each year, the Rockwall Police Department honors its sworn and civilian employees for their outstanding service to the community and department. Even amid many workplace challenges in 2021, all of the men and women of the Rockwall Police Department maintained the highest levels of professionalism and commitment. However, several individuals […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — As a caregiver for someone with dementia, the challenges can often be overwhelming. If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — Rockwall County Democratic Party members send their warmest congratulations to Susie Stansel for being elected as our Rockwall County Democratic Chair in the March 1st, 2022 Democratic Primary Election. RCDP member Betty Hernandez said the following, “Rockwall County Democrats could not choose a better leader to represent this […]
Women in Construction Week is March 6-11 DALLAS, TX (March 3, 2022) The commercial masonry industry is a $31 billion market according to IBISWorld, a leading market research company. Currently there are more than 225,000 people employed in commercial masonry across the United States but women only represent approximately 1.1% of the workforce. Women in […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 3, 2022 — Dennis London, the USMC veteran and cybersecurity business owner who challenged 3-term incumbent Justin Holland for the District 33 State Representative position, conceded the race today. Based on the Texas Secretary of State’s current election returns, Mr. London received 25.85% of the vote, challenger Scott LaMarca received 4.93%, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 3, 2022) As a dad and husband, I know great communities don’t just happen. Exceptional communities require parents, teachers, and everyone to work together in shaping, leading, and contributing to our city. Local politics is no exception. I make the time to stay in touch with our local leaders and participate […]