City of Rockwall to spray for mosquitoes week of July 20

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2015) Based upon the recommendation of the City Health Official, the City of‪ Rockwall staff is initiating a comprehensive Mosquito Abatement Program consisting of fogging & treating stagnant bodies of water with larvicide. Beginning the week of July 20th, City crews will begin fogging streets between the hours of 11pm & 5am. […]

Rockwall Police Chief Moeller honored with awards at Retirement Celebration

Rockwall Police Chief Moeller honored with awards at Retirement Celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 15, 2015) Community members gathered at The Center in Rockwall  this evening to wish Rockwall Police Chief Mark Moeller a happy retirement and pay tribute to his 13 years of service at the helm of the Rockwall Police Department. Moeller received several awards in his honor, including proclamations from the offices […]

City of Heath to spray for mosquitoes Friday

HEATH, TX. (July 9, 2015) A mosquito sample taken along Terry Drive this week tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, July 10 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for the […]

Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament winners announced

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2015) The second annual Rockwall Classic Golf  Tournament was held June 29th at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club (RGAC) benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Competition began with lunch sponsored by Jersey Mike’s, shotgun at 1:00pm followed by dinner by RGAC and awards. Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and […]

Friends of the Rockwall County Library prepare for new year

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year.  Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]

Child sexual abuser sentenced to life in prison by Rockwall County jury

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- June 30, 2015) Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Wylie resident William Leigh Muzolf, 42, on the charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  On June 26, 2015, the same jury unanimously sentenced Muzolf, who had no prior felony history, […]