Open Spaces: The importance of preservation in Rockwall County

Open Spaces: The importance of preservation in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2023) On the south wall of the bottom floor of the Rockwall County Historical Courthouse, there are two framed pictures. Each is an aerial photo of a portion of the City of Rockwall and surrounding areas, one taken in 1971; the other in 2021. The differences over 50 years are […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: It’s simply time to quit talking and start doing

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: It’s simply time to quit talking and start doing

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2022) Several weeks ago, Heath former Mayor, Lorne Liechty, wrote an article entitled “Rockwall County Open Space: ‘We Must Not Delay any Longer’, which was published in the local newspaper, “Blue Ribbon News”. In his article Mr. Liechty argued pervasively that Open Spaces in the county was a subject that had […]

Rockwall County Open Spaces: ‘We must not delay any longer’

Rockwall County Open Spaces: ‘We must not delay any longer’

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 21, 2022) In 1986 my wife and I fled the City of Garland and Dallas County. After church one sunny Mother’s Day morning, we visited our future home in Heath. Our three little children jumped out of the car and ran toward the lake without bothering to look inside the house. […]

Rockwall County Open Space Alliance partners with HundredX Causes on fundraising project 

Rockwall County Open Space Alliance partners with HundredX Causes on fundraising project 

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) Want to support Open Space without spending a penny?  Here’s your chance!  Complete short consumer surveys right from your phone to generate donations.  To get started, go to: https://hundredx.com/impactwithfeedback The Rockwall County Open Space Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support its mission to Save Open Spaces in Rockwall […]

 Retiree, Teen Capture Top Honors in Rockwall County Open Space Alliance Photo Contest

 Retiree, Teen Capture Top Honors in Rockwall County Open Space Alliance Photo Contest

Winning photos speak volumes (ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2019) A man devoting his retirement years to photography and a high school student using her cell phone camera captured the top three awards in their respective category in the first nature photo contest sponsored by the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance. Fifteen-year-old Kyla McClintock, a resident […]

Coping with your Urban Wildlife Neighbors

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2019) Concerned about wildlife such as coyotes and bobcats roaming your neighborhood? If so, be sure to mark your calendars for August 1, 6 p.m. at the City of Rockwall Community Center for a special fun and informative presentation on living with urban wildlife. Sponsored by the Rockwall County Open Space […]

Tickets available for Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance BBQ on June 24

Tickets available for Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance BBQ on June 24

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 24, 2017) Join Rockwall County Open Space Alliance on the new date of Saturday, June 24th for their first annual Sunset & Stars BBQ fundraiser brought to you by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall.  If you missed getting a ticket earlier, you’re in luck! Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite.com, […]

Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provides update, receives input at Master Plan community meeting

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provided citizens the chance to review and give input on an Open Space Master Plan designed to preserve and protect natural systems, designate open spaces and corridors for future recreational considerations, and to establish trail connections throughout the County during a meeting […]