Senator Bob Hall and Representative Bryan Slaton file legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and fair competition to the energy sector

Senator Bob Hall and Representative Bryan Slaton file legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and fair competition to the energy sector

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Today State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Bryan Slaton filed legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and to restore fair competition to the energy sector. SB 829/HB 2372 provides for the decommissioning of solar facilities at the end of their useful life, as well […]

Celebration of Life: Jack B. Cowley

Celebration of Life: Jack B. Cowley

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Jack Barry Cowley, age 76, and long-time resident of Rockwall, TX, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born January 12, 1945, in Hillsboro, TX, to Jack Barry Cowley and Harriett Ann (Allen) Cowley. Jack received his undergraduate degree from UT Austin and his law degree from […]

Federal assistance available to Rockwall County residents and businesses affected by severe winter storms

Federal assistance available to Rockwall County residents and businesses affected by severe winter storms

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS – February 25, 2021 – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration resulting from last week’s winter storms. The declaration currently covers 77 Texas counties, including Rockwall County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small […]

Rockwall-Heath High School students named National Merit Finalists

Rockwall-Heath High School students named National Merit Finalists

ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2021 — The three National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall-Heath High School have recently been named National Merit Finalists, advancing to compete for scholarships through the 2021 National Merit Scholarship competition. Isabelle Baumler, Chloe Holliman and Elise Sibley were selected by a national committee based on their academic record, outstanding test […]

Sapphire Bay update: Rowlett city council approves amendments to development’s Regulating Plan

Sapphire Bay update: Rowlett city council approves amendments to development’s Regulating Plan

ROWLETT, TX – February 25, 2021 — During a meeting on Feb. 24th, the Rowlett city council unanimously approved several amendments to the Regulating Plan for the Sapphire Bay development. Some of the major warrants that were approved by the council are as follows: Series of restaurants to replace movie theater The movie theater block […]

Free Financial Wellness Workshop at Rockwall YMCA March 17

Free Financial Wellness Workshop at Rockwall YMCA  March 17

ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2021 – JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall,  located at 1210 N. Goliad St., will host a free Financial Wellness Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, featuring a discussion on home buying and selling, estate planning, and saving for those big life moments. Get tips on mortgages, […]

Rockwall police make arrests for possession of child pornography

Rockwall police make arrests for possession of child pornography

ROCKWALL, TX – February 24, 2021 – On February, 23 and 24, 2021, the Rockwall Police Department, along with the Texas Rangers, executed three search warrants on separate locations within the City of Rockwall related to child pornography investigations. On February 23, 2021, officers searched a residence in the 3000 block of Preston Court after […]

Annual water system maintenance planned March 1 – 29

Annual water system maintenance planned March 1 – 29

Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round February 24, 2021 – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. […]

Rockwall Police Department accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

Rockwall Police Department accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

ROCKWALL, TX – February 23, 2021 – The Rockwall Police Department is now accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy which begins March 16 and ends on June 1 (tentatively). Seating is limited due to COVID restrictions. The Rockwall Police Department Citizens Police Academy was established in 1987 to provide adequate information to citizen […]