Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management to test IPAWS warning system on June 28

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management to test IPAWS warning system on June 28

Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2024) – Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management will test the IPAWS system on June 28th. On this date, you may receive a wireless emergency alert on your cell phone. The alert will say “Test: RCOEM is testing IPAWS visit rockwallcountytexas.com/1261 for more info. Test over.” What is IPAWS IPAWS, or […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Eliana Ortiz

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Eliana Ortiz

Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2024) – Eliana Ortiz is our next Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Marissa and Jose Ortiz. She is a three-year member of the team and is Senior Lieutenant this year. As a junior, Eliana was a Lieutenant on the officer line. Eliana has been a member Hip Hop Company […]

Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (May 29, 2024) The “Blue Tie Guys” of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County invite everyone to join them at the race track as they fight to end child abuse in Rockwall County. The Blue Tie Guys will host a tournament style karting event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15  […]

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2024)  — A severe thunderstorm swept through Rockwall, TX this morning, leaving extensive damage and causing significant disruptions. The storm, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and lightning, has resulted in widespread power outages and fallen trees. “As of 3 p.m., more than 600,000 homes and businesses are without power. […]

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Julieann Fleming. Juieann is the daughter of Cherise and Michael Fleming. She currently holds the position of Lieutenant on the officer line and is a three-year member of the team. During her junior year, Julieann served as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the […]

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2024) In 2022, there were 15,299 serious injury crashes in Texas, resulting in 18,880 people sustaining incapacitating injuries, according to data from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports. Reportable crashes occurred in the state every 57 seconds, with 1 person injured every 2 minutes and 9 seconds. For the next two months, […]

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 24, 2024) – Congratulations to Aron Chaparro from Right at Home Rockwall, Texas, on his recognition as the 2024 Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year! He was selected from thousands of other caregivers for his exemplary commitment to making a difference in the lives of his clients. “I am […]