(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2016) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for West Nile virus. The State informed the City that a live […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—July 13, 2016) When they heard about the five fallen police officers in the Dallas shooting on July 7, officers David Jatich and Kyle Slone made “a quick, easy decision” that distance would not prevent them from paying their respects. The Canton, Ohio Police Department officers drove 18 hours this week and arrived in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) In wake of the tragic Dallas shooting that left five police officers killed and 11 wounded, Rockwall and other surrounding communities came together to start the healing process by honoring the victims with an outpouring of love, song and prayer. Police officers, emergency responders and city officials from surrounding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 8, 2016) Doris Cullins of Rockwall was honored recently at the state convention Birthday Luncheon in Frisco as a 65 year member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Pictured above is Darlene Bealmear, luncheon chairman, Katherine Stevener, Jo Kay Glass and Doris Cullins. Others from the Lambda Upsilon chapter attending the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 continued their tradition of displaying flags in Rockwall to celebrate the 4th of July. This year 75 flags were placed around the historic courthouse and along North Alamo Drive on the Downtown Square; another 22 flags were set up at the entrance […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently installed their new officers for the 2016-2017 club year at a dinner at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club’s Nineteen. Holly Lyons will head the Board of Directors as President, Kim Sweet is President-elect, Rhonda Wright is Treasurer and Penny Maris is Secretary. The four new Directors are Norma […]
Rockwall residents have a very important opportunity to make their voices heard and affect change. On Thursday, July 7, the Texas Department of Transportation will host the first of two separate public meetings about proposed changes to State Highway 205, which is currently Goliad Street through Rockwall. The changes TxDOT is considering would greatly impact […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family are finally home after officially receiving the keys to their new mortgage-free, custom-built house during this morning’s dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Members with The Dallas Builders Association, Mishler Builders, Inc. and Operation Finally Home welcomed the Holcomb family after […]
Liberty Heights residents fly Terrell skies in restored war plane (ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2016) Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation recently provided a group of seven Rockwall senior citizens with the thrill of a lifetime that left them on cloud nine – literally. Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living residents Bob McKinney, Dorie Stanley, Kevin Wall, […]