TxDOT Holds Public Hearing on Proposed I-30 Improvements

TxDOT Holds Public Hearing on Proposed I-30 Improvements

(ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2019) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) welcomed residents to an open house and public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 31, regarding its proposed project bringing improvements to I-30. The well-attended event, which took place at the Royse City High School cafeteria, offered an opportunity for residents to view project design […]

Friends of the Library to Host ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea’ March 26

Friends of the Library to Host ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea’ March 26

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 6, 2019) Friends of the Rockwall Library will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 pm at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket.  The program will feature Brad Ackland who will sing sentimental oldies.  The public is invited. The cost is $30. Reservations may be […]

Rockwall City Council Discusses Phase 1 of Harbor Urban Beach Park

Rockwall City Council Discusses Phase 1 of Harbor Urban Beach Park

(ROCKWALL, TX – February 5, 2019) During its work session and regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, the Rockwall city council held a discussion on the proposed Harbor Urban Beach Park. In the work session prior to the regular meeting, Rockwall Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Hesser presented three options for what would be included […]

Rockwall County GOP to host Reagan Day 2019

Rockwall County GOP to host Reagan Day 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 4, 2019) Join the Rockwall County GOP for its annual Reagan Day dinner and fundraiser at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront on Saturday, March 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  This year’s event, chaired by the Rockwall County Young Republicans, will welcome conservative thinker, author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza as the […]

Rockwall County Historical Lectures 2019: Dates and Topics

Rockwall County Historical Lectures 2019: Dates and Topics

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 1, 2019) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents its Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2019, featuring programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic downtown Courthouse in Rockwall. Lectures are free and open to the public. Mark your calendar and join RCHF as […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Mimi’s Strawberry Cake

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Mimi’s Strawberry Cake

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 1, 2019) Mimi’s Strawberry Cake is that strawberry cake. The one you see on a good old fashioned pot luck dessert table. The one you ate when you were a kid at a church function. It is not the strawberry cake you find on the menu at a restaurant. Nor in […]

Melissa Tate Shares Story of Saving Smirl Chapel

Melissa Tate Shares Story of Saving Smirl Chapel

*This story written by Melissa Tate of Rockwall was first reported by LoveWhatMatters.com and reprinted here with their permission. See their original story:  https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/i-remember-how-dark-and-frigid-the-inside-was-it-was-completely-empty-not-one-piece-of-furniture-nothing-i-wandered-into-a-room-off-to-the-side-i-walked-towards-it-and-instantly-got-chills/ (ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2019) “Not many can say the words I am about to say – my dad was the coolest person I’ve ever known. When all of my other […]

Police Explorers: Discovering Career Options in Law Enforcement

Police Explorers: Discovering Career Options in Law Enforcement

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2019) For young adults exploring potential career options, the Rockwall Police Department offers a program providing an invaluable experience of what it’s like to work in law enforcement. Designed by the Boy Scouts of America and administered through the Learning for Life organization, the Rockwall Police Explorer Program offers participants […]