(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2019) On March 7th, 2019, the Rockwall Police Department received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Established in 2006, the Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 168 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2019) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the Battle of the Books competition where Stevenson Elementary students were the champions in the third and fourth grade category, and Hartman Elementary were the champions in the fifth and sixth grade category. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to encourage 3-6 grade students […]
Shannon ES and Rockwall HS teachers take top honors (ROCKWALL, TX – May 7 , 2019) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2019 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Sarah Weaks, third grade teacher at Shannon Elementary and Kyle Gilpin, Algebra teacher at Rockwall High School. “Sarah has always demonstrated dedication to professional growth, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2019) Introducing…the Lady Petra. This sweet and shy lap girl is about 4 years old and weighs 12 pounds. She’ll need a bit of time to figure out if you are friend or foe, but once she decides you’re a friend, her loyalty is boundless. The little dance of joy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2019) Dodie’s at The Harbor will treat Mom to a breathtaking waterfront view and live music this Mother’s Day. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Toast to Mom with $3 Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tequila Sunrises until 2 p.m. The Harbor’s landmark lighthouse, walking […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2019) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been authorized to complete roadway repairs in Rockwall. This project will include various patching and repairs of concrete on State Highway 66, from SH 205 (Goliad), to the Dallas County Line. Also part of the work will be repairs of FM 740 (Ridge Rd.), […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, May 2. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The Rock Wall NSDAR Chapter (yes, we’re named after Rockwall’s rock wall) was extremely pleased to give $1,600 college scholarship to Emily King, a senior from Rockwall High School. Emily (pictured in the center) wrote a very persuasive essay entitled, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It: Challenges […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for next school year’s 2019-2020 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill six vacancies on the YAC for the upcoming school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2019) In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, the City of Rockwall will host three separate prayer events tomorrow at The Center, located at 108 East Washington Street. It starts with the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast tomorrow, Thursday, May 2 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Mayors from cities throughout Rockwall County will be […]