HEATH, TX (Dec. 29, 2021) Assistant City Manager Kevin Lasher was named 2021 Citywide Employee of the Year during the Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon held December 16 at Hidden Creek Special Events venue in Heath. “Every staff member did a remarkable job of once again adapting and pivoting to the ongoing challenges we faced […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2021 — Local company CoVerica presented a large check for over $7,000 to In-Sync Exotics as part of their CoVerica Cares program on Wednesday. CoVerica Cares is a nonprofit organization partnered with Communities Foundation of Texas to give back to the community through time, resources, and donations to local charities. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2021 — Christmas arrived early for 24 local non-profits that were awarded a total of $100,000 today from the SEASON OF GIVING campaign by Park Place Dealerships, which is celebrating its 35th year in North Texas. The luxury automobile group selected the organizations for its SEASON OF GIVING campaign because […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 21, 2021) – On Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, at 12:53 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department responded to the North Service Road of IH 30 just West of FM 549 in reference to an injury accident. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Dallas Police Department motorcycle unit was involved in a single vehicle […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 21, 2021) – In accordance with the solid waste contract with longtime partner, Republic Services, the rates for garbage and recycling will increase 3% for residents. This translates to an increase of $.75. Under the agreement, Rockwall residents will continue to enjoy unlimited bulk trash pickup, twice per week garbage services, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 17, 2021) The City of Rockwall will soon be calling an election to be held on May 7, 2022 for the purpose of electing three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period of two years. Two of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 17, 2021) On December 16, 2021 at approximately 11:30P.M, the Rockwall Police Department became aware of a possible threat to Rockwall High School by an unknown student. The threats involved texting of photos of simulated firearms/AirSoft guns and threats of shooting at school. Rockwall High School Resource Officers immediately began to investigate […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 15, 2021 — The Rockwall Rotary recognized Dorris Jones Elementary student Evan Carucci as its Student of Honor last week. Jones Elementary Principal Teresa Twedell read out praises about Evan from his teachers, who stated that Evan sets a great example for his fellow classmates and always strives to reach his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 14, 2021) The Rockwall Police Department is investigating an offense where it was discovered that a suspect was using a covert camera inside a woman’s restroom to video patrons of The Fatted Calf restaurant located at 112 E. Rusk without their knowledge. The case was promptly investigated and the offender was arrested. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Rockwall County Judge. In the last eight years the Republican controlled Rockwall County Commissioners Court has increased our county debt nearly 200 million dollars by embracing an outdated development model that increases the county’s expenses and liability exposure year after year. Instead of […]