Rockwall to begin fogging streets for mosquitoes July 18

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2016)  The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for West Nile virus. The State informed the City that a live […]

Ohio officers pay respects to Dallas brothers in blue

Ohio officers pay respects to Dallas brothers in blue

(ROCKWALL, TX—July 13, 2016) When they heard about the five fallen police officers in the Dallas shooting on July 7, officers David Jatich and Kyle Slone made “a quick, easy decision” that distance would not prevent them from paying their respects. The Canton, Ohio Police Department officers drove 18 hours this week and arrived in […]

Competitive racing, family fun at Hot Rocks Bike Ride

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]

Rep. Ratcliffe’s landmark legislation to restore separation of powers passes House

Rep. Ratcliffe’s landmark legislation to restore separation of powers passes House

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to reverse Constitutional erosion and stop overreach by administrative agencies passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 240 to 171. The Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA) of 2016 (H.R. 4768) seeks to restore three co-equal branches of government by abolishing the […]

Rockwall mourns fallen officers of Dallas shooting through prayer

Rockwall mourns fallen officers of Dallas shooting through prayer

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) In wake of the tragic Dallas shooting that left five police officers killed and 11 wounded, Rockwall and other surrounding communities came together to start the healing process by honoring the victims with an outpouring of love, song and prayer. Police officers, emergency responders and city officials from surrounding […]

Col-Met of Rockwall to host motorcycle ride, car show benefiting Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) Col-Met in Rockwall will host its 1st Annual RIDE FOR A CAUSE, a 100 mile bike ride and car show benefiting Helping Hands of Rockwall County, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at Co-Met, 2975 Discovery Drive. Col-Met, with its 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Rockwall […]

Meet Yogi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 11, 2016) Here’s Yogi! Yogi is a handsome guy who loves everyone he meets. He enjoys going for long walks and playing with tennis balls. He is great with other dogs and knows how to sit, shake and speak! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is just $150. […]