Rockwall lowers city flags in honor of former Mayor

Rockwall lowers city flags in honor of former Mayor

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2022) The City of Rockwall flag at Rockwall City Hall has been lowered to half-staff today as a sign of respect for the recent passing of former Mayor Dr. Frank Miller. He moved to Rockwall in 1965 and began his orthodontic practice in the heart of downtown. In addition to his […]

City of Rockwall flags lowered to half-staff in honor of former Mayor Bill Cecil

City of Rockwall flags lowered to half-staff in honor of former Mayor Bill Cecil

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2022) The City of Rockwall flags at all facilities have been lowered to half-staff today as a sign of respect for the recent passing of former Mayor Bill Cecil.    Mr. Cecil believed strongly in giving back to his community. He served 11 years on the Rockwall City Council, and of […]

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

ROCKWALL, TX (August 31, 2021) The Rockwall High School Student Council will be putting out 2,897 American flags as a 9/11 memorial display on Thursday, September 2, 2021. The display, which is sponsored by Rest Haven Funeral Home, will remain in place through Monday, September 13, 2021. Each flag represents a life that was lost […]

Flags to be lowered to half-staff as tribute to Justice David L. Bridges

Flags to be lowered to half-staff as tribute to Justice David L. Bridges

July 29, 2020 – To honor the untimely death of our outstanding jurist, Justice David L. Bridges, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed county judges in the Fifth Court’s jurisdiction to lower flags to half-staff on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Flags on the Texas Capitol Building will also be lowered.

American Legion, Boy Scouts place flags for the Fourth

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 continued their tradition of displaying flags in Rockwall to celebrate the 4th of July. This year 75 flags were placed around the historic courthouse and along North Alamo Drive on the Downtown Square; another 22 flags were set up at the entrance […]

Wally’s Party Factory helps dispose worn US flags

ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2014) For the third year in a row, Wally’s is partnering with Boy Scouts of America’s Circle Ten Council to properly dispose of any old, worn U.S. Flags June 13 through July 4. With Flag Day and 4th of July on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to check your U.S. […]