New Rockwall County Deputy Elections Administrator named

New Rockwall County Deputy Elections Administrator named

Rockwall County, TX (Oct. 2, 2024) – On the 1st of October, Rockwall County Judge Frank New swore in Christy Myers as the Deputy Elections Administrator. This is a new position created by the Commissioners Court based on the recommendation from Rockwall County Elections Administrator, Chris Lynch. Mrs. Myers has been with the elections department […]

Update from the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office regarding traffic stop incident

Rockwall, TX (October 1, 2024) – A Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputy was unharmed last night after being shot at in the High Point Lake Estates neighborhood of Rockwall County. This incident occurred when the deputy attempted to make a traffic stop of a vehicle with an obscured paper tag and the vehicle failed to stop. […]

Rockwall County Genealogical Society presents “Search vs Research” by Barbara Coakley

Rockwall County Genealogical Society presents “Search vs Research” by Barbara Coakley

Rockwall County, TX (September 30, 2024) – Rockwall County Genealogical Society (RCGS) will meet Thursday, October 3rd at 6:00PM in the Genealogy Room of the Rockwall County Library. For October’s meeting, RCGS will be joined by professional speaker Barbara Coakley. Barbara will be presenting the topic “Search vs Research.” Searching is just one step in […]

The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever!

The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever!

Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2024) – The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever! The Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival is Saturday, October 12 at the Rockwall Harbor! This fun fall festival boasts all-day excitement with a huge kids zone, live music and entertainment on two stages, fantastic food […]

Rockwall County Community Resource Festival planned for October 3

Rockwall County Community Resource Festival planned for October 3

Rockwall County, TX (September 25, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library is hosting a Fall Community Resource Festival for families on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bringing together the City of Rockwall Police Department, Rockwall County DA’s office, Rockwall County Sheriff’s office, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse volunteer organization, Rockwall County Emergency Management, Rockwall […]

Rockwall County Commissioners recognize local service organizations for their efforts in the community

Rockwall County Commissioners recognize local service organizations for their efforts in the community

Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized three exceptional organizations for their service to the community. The Commissioners Court proclaimed October 1, 2024, the official kick-off for the Rockwall Toys for Tots campaign. The campaign endeavors to offer direct aid to children in need within the Rockwall County community. By […]

Here We Grow: ‘Go Native’: Landscape with native plants!

Here We Grow: ‘Go Native’:  Landscape with native plants!

Rockwall County, TX (September 24, 2024) – “Go native” has a variety of meanings. The Merriam-Webster.com dictionary defines this idiom as “to start to behave or live like the local people.” “Go native” in the context of landscaping translates to using native plants. The US Department of Agriculture holds that native plants are part of […]

Providence Academy breaks ground on new Legacy Campus in Rockwall County

Providence Academy breaks ground on new Legacy Campus in Rockwall County

Zach Hunt, Building Committee Chair; Rebecca Hunt, School Founder; Alissa Mauldin, Head of School; Bart Gardner, Gardner Construction;  Eric Stacey, HomeBank Texas. Rockwall County, TX (September 24, 2024) – Providence Academy – a Christian, Classical, University Model® private school in Rockwall – officially broke ground on its new legacy campus Sunday afternoon in a ceremony […]

Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan hosts public forum September 25

Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan hosts public forum September 25

Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]

Here We Grow: Discover the Practice of Seed Collection

Here We Grow: Discover the Practice of Seed Collection

Save seeds now and swap later. Rockwall County, TX (September 18, 2024) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage […]