HEATH, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan has been promoted to Captain to serve as second-in-command to the chief overseeing a department of 28 officers who are triple certified as fire fighters, police officers and EMTs. “Captain Rowan has an exemplary record of service, and we are thrilled to have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) The Rockwall Sheriff’s Office requests your assistance with identifying a burglary of a motor vehicle suspect. Burglaries occurred October 4th in the FM 550 and SH 205 McClendon Chisholm area. If you have information about the identity of this suspect, please contact Rockwall County Crime Stoppers at 972-771- 8477 (TIPS). […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recently approved a proposal from Fidlar Technologies for the County Clerk’s office to provide Property Fraud Alert software and support for citizens. Property Fraud Alert is a program that is free of charge to the citizens of Rockwall County. The Court approved the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2021) – The Rockwall City Council recognized City Building Official, Jeffrey Widmer, for excellence in his field. Mr. Widmer, has been named the Building Official of the Year for 2021 by the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT). Mr. Widmer has been the City of Rockwall’s Building Official since 1998. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2021 — Rockwall ISD and Rockwall Ford are honored to host Cancer Awareness Night at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium Friday, October 8 at 6:45 p.m. The event will be followed by the North Mesquite vs. Rockwall-Heath HS football game at 7:00 p.m. Cancer survivors will be welcomed on the field at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Ericka Ledford today announced she is stepping down as Rockwall County Democratic Chair. She shared the following message: It is with genuinely sad emotions that I share my decision to leave my position at the Rockwall County Democratic Party (RCDP) in order to work with an exploratory committee effective November […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Financial Advisor Kelly D. Connel of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rockwall has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Kelly D. Connel successfully completed the CFP Board’s initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial planning coursework and passing a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Hanby Insurance is one of the oldest insurance companies in Rockwall County, serving North Texas communities for over 80 years. But this year, their office has a fresh new look. This summer Hanby Insurance Owner Erin Neill purchased her entire office building at 107 N Goliad, a historic building in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2021) Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club was pleased to host Dr. John Villarreal, “Dr. V.”, Rockwall ISD Superintendent. We appreciate his time and insights. His transparency on addressing concerns was valuable. Dr. V. addressed the county growth and noted that the RISD Bond package will prepare for increasing student population. David […]
Texas pedestrian and bicyclist deaths continue to climb TxDOT urges drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to protect one another by following state traffic laws AUSTIN (Sept. 30, 2021) – Despite a decrease in traffic crashes in 2020, Texas saw a dramatic rise in the number of people killed walking and biking on our roadways. Last year, […]