(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2017) Kenneth Cullins has been selected as the new Chief of the City of Rockwall Fire Department. Chief Cullins has been with the City of Dallas Fire & Rescue Department since 1995 and is currently a Deputy Chief commanding 250 personnel. He began his career with the City of Dallas […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 1, 2017) The City of Rockwall has promoted Assistant City Engineer, Amy Williams, P.E., to City Engineer / Director of Public Works. Former City Engineer, Tim Tumulty, P.E., retired at the end of July after four years with the City and 33 years in local government at the Cities of Carrollton, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 31, 2017) This weekend, the latest community craze continued to take off as parents, kids, and art-lovers alike joined in on the rock painting and scavenger hunting fun. The Rockwall Rocks Facebook group has reached over 1,000 members dedicated to spreading joy around town. Jennifer Dotson, who originally created the Facebook […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2017) Here’s Hunter! Hunter is a sweet 3-year-old boy. He is about 43 pounds and full of life and energy. He gets along well with other dogs as well as cats. He’s still uncertain about walking on a leash and new situations make him a little shy. You might say he’s an introvert […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 29, 2017) In the twilight hours of the morning on July 7, four young locals set out on a voyage across Lake Ray Hubbard with paddles, lifejackets and a boat they crafted entirely themselves. James Bovenkerk (19) and his friends Sam Warren (19), Casey Scarborough (20) and Alex King (18) sat […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2017) Rockwall native Laryssa Bonacquisti is used to taking the stage as a long-time ventriloquist. But this September, the whole country will be her audience as she competes for the crown in Miss America 2017. Bonacquisti’s first introduction to the Miss America Organization was through her mother Lynette, who won Miss […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 28, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Thursday for the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 3219), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to enhance America’s safety through the construction of a border wall with Mexico. The bill fulfills the recent demand of a Ratcliffe-led coalition of lawmakers for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 28, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioners Court is moving forward to update the county’s comprehensive thoroughfare plan, which will serve as a guide to continued identification and implementation of long-range transportation projects in Rockwall County. The Commissioners Court has been actively involved in the transportation business for almost two decades. On a […]
Registration underway for August 12th event (ROCKWALL, TX — July 12, 2017) Get ready to ride. The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return August 12, 2017. You can register online NOW at www.HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main […]