Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2024) – Trained at Rockwall Aquatics Center of Excellence, David Johnston comes into this year’s trials as reigning 2023 champion in 400m freestyle. David Johnston of Dallas was a determined swimmer at a very young age. Tom Applegate, then swim coach at the Plano YMCA and recent transplant to North Texas, […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2024) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) for the City of Rockwall. It is operated as Visit Rockwall and we are excited to announce our pursuit of the Tourism Friendly Community designation, a new initiative designed to foster tourism as […]
Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2024) – Meet Gary! He is an incredibly sweet and outdoorsy kinda guy who loves playing fetch, going on long walks, and having fun with his doggie friends. Gary is about 9-months old, house-trained, crate-trained, knows sit, and is good on a leash. Although Gary is 63 lbs, he is still […]
Fate, TX (June 21, 2024) – The B.O.B. and I were at a local garden center to get a bag of rock last evening. A woman was perusing the multitudes of varying types of bags of soil, with dazed confusion in her eyes. She approached us and asked my husband, “Sir, can you give me […]