Rockwall Police Department appoints Assistant Chief of Police

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Kirk Aldridge was recently selected as the new Assistant Police Chief of the Rockwall Police Department. The former lieutenant assumes the position held by Police Chief Kirk Riggs, who was appointed Chief when Mark Moeller retired in July. Assistant Chief Aldridge said he is looking forward to his new […]

Leadership Rockwall accepting aplications through Aug 10

(ROCKWALL,TX- August 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications through Monday, August 10 for Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015-2016. Leadership Rockwall is a professional business program of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. Each year the Leadership Rockwall class must complete a community service project that benefits a non-profit organization, city, or […]

Hawaiian Falls gives special needs families exclusive access to the water parks

DALLAS, TX.  (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]

Rep. Ratcliffe defends local communities against new Obama climate change regulations

ROCKWALL, TX (August 5, 2015) – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the final rules to regulate CO2 emissions at new and existing power plants in order to push the president’s radical climate change agenda. These regulations set a dangerous precedent and could have a devastating impact on electricity prices and grid reliability across the […]

Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]

Senior Rockwall resident chronicles her life, recipes and helpful hints

Senior Rockwall resident chronicles her life, recipes and helpful hints

Maynell Munson might be 91 years old, but she definitely isn’t letting that slow her down. Maynell is a resident at Rockwall’s Orion Senior Apartments. She cooks and entertains regularly, and never misses a game of bridge at theSeniorCenter. Maynell single-handedly created the phone directory for the Orion residents. When new residents move in, Maynell […]

Meet Tex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 3, 2015) Our Blue Ribbon News adoptable Pet of the Week is handsome, intelligent, and ready to follow your every command. If you’re an experienced dog handler, your knowledge will pay extra dividends withTex.Like many Boxers, he wants to be a reflection of your personality. He is quickly learning to trust humans, but young […]

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2015) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the designation as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. Preserve America is a federal initiative to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The City of Rockwall was honored for celebrating […]

National Night Out event at Rockwall Home Depot parking lot Tuesday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) The community is invited to enjoy the free National Night Out festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Rockwall Home Depot parking lot.  Among the participants and activities will be the Rockwall Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Food Pantry food drive, a blood drive, […]