Rockwall, TX (July 24, 2024) – Gloria Williams Park and Pool, located at 801 Davy Crockett Dr, have undergone significant upgrades following damage sustained last year. The renovation projects, initiated due to a motor vehicle accident and necessary waterline work under the playground, have revitalized the park and pool over the past 12 months. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) During the Rockwall city council meeting on Tuesday, July 6, three young lifeguards were recognized for their heroic efforts in saving the life of a drowning boy last week. On the afternoon of June 29, 2021, lifeguards Harrison Steinberger, Kaden McClendon, and Chris Daniels were on duty at the Gloria […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2016, which features programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at Rockwall’s historic downtown courthouse, on the second Friday of the month unless otherwise noted*. These events […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]