Celebrate GIS Day with Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) On Wednesday, November 18th, the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department will be host its 2nd Annual GIS Day event. GIS Day is an international event that showcases how GIS is used and what the technology offers. It also coincides with National Geography Awareness Week, a geographic […]

Winners all around at the National Bible Bee

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) It’s better than a spelling bee and has a much higher purpose. The National Bible Bee encourages the entire family to enjoy God’s Word together. This organization offers study guides beginning with a level for ages four to six. Older students can compete in local contests and may qualify […]

Ted Cruz endorses John Ratcliffe for re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe received the endorsement of Ted Cruz after sending in his paperwork to file for re-election. Said Senator Cruz: “John Ratcliffe is the kind of rock solid conservative that Congress needs and I’m proud to endorse him for reelection,” said Cruz. “John has quickly built a strong record […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse dedicates arena to founder Roy Hance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2014) City officials and community members gathered at the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 7 to dedicate the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Arena to its beloved founder, longtime Rockwall resident Roy Hance, who died on Jan. 4, 2015 at the age of 94. Special guests in attendance included Rockwall Mayor […]

Public Survey for Rockwall County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Rockwall County is developing a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that will address natural hazards that affect the County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. Therefore, the goal […]

Church youth group fills emergency food boxes for Meals on Wheels recipients

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]

Rockwall Chamber names November Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Katy Miller as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly […]

Meet Keta, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) Keta is a 1 year old Chihuahua mix. She has lovely auburn hair and chocolate brown eyes. She has long slender legs and weighs in at 10 lbs. She is playful and sweet and enjoying the sunshine now that she’s out of the shelter. Keta’s adoption fee is a donation […]

Update: Rockwall Fire Dept investigates gasoline odor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) On November 5, 2015, the Rockwall Fire Department discovered a strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water […]