ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) welcomes Rockwall residents Kayne Pierce and Darren Shue to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. Pierce was appointed by City Council in December to replace Rick Carroll, whose term expired in December 2021. Shue was appointed in February to fill an […]
Host your own drive to help empower men recently released from prison ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) Throughout April, One Man’s Treasure will host a clothing drive as part of their mission to empower men recently released from prison by providing them with clothing and opportunities for networking. “Our goal has been and will always […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) The Supervisor of the Year award is given to a Sergeant or civilian line-level manager who has achieved a high level of professional accomplishment and demonstrated effective leadership and management skills. This year, the Rockwall Police Department is proud to recognize the contributions of Sergeant Steven Brassil. Sergeant Brassil came […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2022 — The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor from Cain Middle School, William Dane Leahy. William’s mother Kathleen and his grandmother were in attendance during his special day at the Rotary noon meeting, as Cain Principal Derrice Randle read out praises for William from his teachers. Congrats to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2022 — Early March and I know better than to begin planting flowers. There will be another freeze yet. Still, sunshine and 77 degrees and my gardener’s brain spins and whirls with visions of which new beauties will go into the garden this year. Yesterday, I could not resist a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2022) The Civilian Professional of the Year Award is given to a civilian employee for distinguished service to the police department. Kayla Sorensen started at the Rockwall Police Department in August 2020 as a Communications Specialist in our Communications Center. A Communications Specialist answers 911 calls, non-emergency calls, and dispatches officers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2022) “I need ammunition, not a ride.” President Zelenskyy of Ukraine won the hearts of many with a simple answer to the United States’ offer to evacuate him. The strength and resolve he and the Ukrainian citizens have shown has inspired those around the world. Bandidos Yanquis Pictures in Rockwall, TX […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2022) Officer Dylan Sparks first started with the Rockwall Police Department in May of 2018 as a dispatcher in the Rockwall Police Department’s Communications Division. He was then brought on as a police officer in May of 2020. In his short time here, Officer Sparks has distinguished himself as a self-starter […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Each year, the Rockwall Police Department honors its sworn and civilian employees for their outstanding service to the community and department. Even amid many workplace challenges in 2021, all of the men and women of the Rockwall Police Department maintained the highest levels of professionalism and commitment. However, several individuals […]