(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2014) City officials and community members gathered at the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 7 to dedicate the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Arena to its beloved founder, longtime Rockwall resident Roy Hance, who died on Jan. 4, 2015 at the age of 94. Special guests in attendance included Rockwall Mayor […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Rockwall County is developing a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that will address natural hazards that affect the County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. Therefore, the goal […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Katy Miller as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) Keta is a 1 year old Chihuahua mix. She has lovely auburn hair and chocolate brown eyes. She has long slender legs and weighs in at 10 lbs. She is playful and sweet and enjoying the sunshine now that she’s out of the shelter. Keta’s adoption fee is a donation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) On November 5, 2015, the Rockwall Fire Department discovered a strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School hosted its annual Donuts with Veterans this morning. Each year students deck the halls of CLP with United States flags, posters of family members or friends who served in the military, and patriotic art work. They learn what it takes to be in one of […]
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Gets to Work: All Citizens Invited to Participate in Nov 12 Meeting (HEATH, TX – Nov 1, 2015) The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Committee began its work during a kick-off meeting held with the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 15. The committee is made up of a diverse group of citizens […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Rockwall resident David White is passionate about a lot of things – community, family, politics, kids, and seniors. Elected to Rockwall City Council in 2011, David has served on the Airport Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Hotel-Motel Tax Committee, and as liaison to the Youth Advisory Council. He is treasurer […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) If you were a flower, what kind of flower would you be? A pastor’s wife posed the woman’s retreat-type question to our group. (I’ve assumed that men ask different ones). My own answer sprang up immediately: a chrysanthemum, because it’s a late-bloomer. I hoped to be a late-bloomer, since my […]