ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2024) The “Great American Award” is given annually by the Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 to a local, non-veteran to recognize and honor their contribution to the local veteran’s community through selfless acts of service supporting veterans and their families. This year, The Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary has a very successful US Flag program, with over 1900 flags placed throughout the county each holiday. The bad storm that wreaked havoc across the county on May 28 hit at certainly a very inconvenient time for this club. All of their flags were in place […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) Friends of the Rockwall County Library member and Book Alcove manager Lynn Fate reported that she is heavy on non-fiction titles, but the summer months beg for Fiction titles. The Book Alcove generally brings in over $10K from donations, and it feeds the Magic of Reading program for homebound clients […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 3, 2024) The City of Rockwall is pleased to announce that Clarence L. Jorif was elected as the new Mayor Pro Tem on Monday, May 20, 2024. Mr. Jorif expressed his dedication to the community, stating, “As Mayor Pro Tem, I humbly accept the privilege to further dedicate myself to the people […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 29, 2024) The “Blue Tie Guys” of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County invite everyone to join them at the race track as they fight to end child abuse in Rockwall County. The Blue Tie Guys will host a tournament style karting event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2024) — A severe thunderstorm swept through Rockwall, TX this morning, leaving extensive damage and causing significant disruptions. The storm, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and lightning, has resulted in widespread power outages and fallen trees. “As of 3 p.m., more than 600,000 homes and businesses are without power. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2024) Dennis Bailey, Rockwall County Judge Pro Tem, issued a proclamation declaring a local state of disaster for Rockwall County. See proclamation below, declared on May 28, 2024.
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2024) In 2022, there were 15,299 serious injury crashes in Texas, resulting in 18,880 people sustaining incapacitating injuries, according to data from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports. Reportable crashes occurred in the state every 57 seconds, with 1 person injured every 2 minutes and 9 seconds. For the next two months, […]
GARDEN TOUR 10am-2pm Saturday, June 1 Rain date scheduled for June 2, 1-4pm ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2024) Nancy Jennison on Southern Cross Drive is getting her garden ready for Chandlers Landing’s 5th Annual Garden Tour on June 1st. There will be nine gardens on the tour and three “drive by” gardens. Local Rockwall gardeners […]
Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2024) – Republican Women Scholarship Fund would like to announce their very first recipients, as a 501c3 non-profit organization, of its scholarship award. These outstanding high school students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. The following young women will be a voice in educating and empowering the next generation […]