Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

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 Judge Pro Tem issues proclamation declaring local state of disaster

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. 

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Julieann Fleming. Juieann is the daughter of Cherise and Michael Fleming. She currently holds the position of Lieutenant on the officer line and is a three-year member of the team. During her junior year, Julieann served as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the […]

Meet Siobhan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Siobhan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Meet Siobhan! Siobhan (“Shavann”) was 3 weeks old when she was dumped in front of a closed local shelter with her mom and siblings a week before St. Patty’s Day. She is now a beautiful and playful fluff-ball of a kitten, maybe a bit timid at first, but she […]

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

New ‘Hazardous Driving Enforcement’ pilot program aims to protect motorists in Rockwall County

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, […]

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 24, 2024) – Congratulations to Aron Chaparro from Right at Home Rockwall, Texas, on his recognition as the 2024 Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year! He was selected from thousands of other caregivers for his exemplary commitment to making a difference in the lives of his clients. “I am […]

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

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 […]

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

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 […]

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall, TX-May 23, 2024 – On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, County Commissioner John Stacy received the “Hometown Hero Award” at the Royse City Chamber Awards Luncheon. The award, presented by Diane Stegall from Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial in Royse City, honors volunteer service within the community. “It was a surprise, but an honor for this […]

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