ROCKWALL, TX (July 2, 2024) Current Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Clarence Jorif announces he will officially run for Mayor in the upcoming Spring 2025 elections. With a distinguished career spanning military and law enforcement service, Jorif brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to conservative leadership to our Rockwall community. “The decision to take […]
Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2024) – The public is invited to another Economic Development Forum, scheduled for July 16, 2024, at Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The forum will revisit a range of topics including county demographics, population projections in different areas, current and […]
Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2024) – Rockwall Noon Rotary held a celebratory year-end luncheon with awards, recognitions, and the passing of the gavel to the incoming board. Outgoing club president, Lorne Liechty provided a year in review detailing seven successful service projects including those with Food for Kids, North Texas Food Bank, Rockwall County Meals […]
Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2024) — The Rockwall County Democrats would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the CASA Kids Birthday Gift Bags initiative for the month of June. Your generous donations have brought joy and hope to many children under the care of Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). […]
Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2024) – Just because the people’s business is done in the “Historic” County Courthouse, doesn’t mean we should operate in a time warp. “Transparency is irrelevant if the citizens can’t see or hear you,” quips County Judge Frank New. We are partnering with Granicus, Inc. and Bluum Technology to enhance Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2024) – Rockwall was the place to be on Friday night with a nostalgic step back into the 1940’s as Rockwall Summer Musicals opened their 13th season with the beloved classic, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Walking through the lobby, patrons were instantly transported to 1940’s island life with tropical decor, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2024) – Meet Emmy Lou, a lively and playful young pup who is just over 1-year old. She’s a beautiful, outgoing girl packed into a medium-sized frame at 44 pounds. (She is tall and lanky though and could stand to gain some weight). Emmy Lou is a social butterfly, both with […]
Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2024) – No disease was needed to shut down April-May classes and commencement ceremonies this year. It appears that illnesses of the emotional type are equally contagious. Those staples of modern American culture—offense and outrage—so easily feed these epidemics. It’s no surprise that college students have the vigor needed to sustain […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2024) – As we all know, Rockwall is growing at a rapid pace. We are finding new faces in all the places. I married a native Rockwallian and moved to Tate Farms in 2017. I left behind a 5-minute drive to my favorite coffee shop, a weekly mall date with my […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 26, 2024) Today, Aaron McNeill, a Public Works employee in Rockwall, rescued a dog from a dangerous situation at Lakeside Village. While working on the Lift Station, Aaron saw a dog struggling in the water. The bank was too steep for the dog to climb, so Aaron jumped into the water and […]