ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 7, 2020) Did you know Rockwall was once known as the Wedding Capital of Texas? In the 1940s and 50s, a marriage license could be obtained at all hours of the night – thanks to a local doctor who kept his practice open late to provide blood tests, and a night watchman […]
AUSTIN – With more people heading out to the water, recent reports have shown anglers aren’t catching bass as often despite healthy fish populations in lakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched a new study tracking the movements and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend and Lake Fork to try and figure out […]
AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at more than 9,500 permits in 56 hunt categories. The permits are for drawn hunts on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2020) With the phased re-opening of the Texas economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggling local businesses are breathing a collective sigh of relief as they try to return to a new normal. Although area restaurants and small businesses are heavily impacted by COVID-19, many around the county are better […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2020 – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is excited to introduce everyone to a new app! Get breaking news and alerts in Rockwall County, engage on social media, submit-a-tip, see COVID-19 updates, review recent arrests, and more! We invite you to download our App today, stay engaged with the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2020 – The Rockwall Police Department warns that some residents are receiving phone calls from a man claiming to be an officer with the Rockwall Police Department. The caller states that the victim has outstanding federal warrants, but that those warrants can be resolved by purchasing gift cards of a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2020 – A local high-level, competitive girls soccer team, RISE8, is seeking to add a quality player to complete its 07G roster for the Fall 2020/Spring 2021 season. This is great soccer family with no club fees, with practices in the Rowlett – Rockwall area. Open practices | Tryouts | […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 6, 2020 – Rockwall Farmers Market opened for the season today in the downtown square. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 26. The vision for the Rockwall Farmers Market concept is an effort to establish a connection between local farmers and consumers by offering the community […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 5, 2020 – While safety precautions are being taken, the City of Rockwall wants residents to know that many amenities are back open and ready for use. The City Council voted on Monday, June 1 to officially reopen the majority of public facilities and reinstate outdoor events and programs. A few months […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, along with six other YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas branches, will welcome members back Monday, June 1 after closing their doors in March due to COVID-19. With counsel of medical experts and best practices from other YMCA’s around the country, a phased opening is […]