Rockwall’s new Chief of Police selected

Rockwall’s new Chief of Police selected

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Assistant Chief of Police Kirk Riggs has been selected as the new leader of the Rockwall Police Department.  Current Chief Mark Moeller is retiring after 13 years of service to Rockwall and a 38 year career in law enforcement. City Manager, Rick Crowley, interviewed several highly qualified applicants for […]

Meet Whitney, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 27, 2015) Whitney is a lovebug of a girl. She is a 4 year old Miniature Pinscher. She is happy and playful and looking for a family to love her. Her adoption fee is a donation of just $125. Whitney has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Email us today at info@rockwallpets.com to learn […]

Rockwall girl raises money for hospital that helped her walk

UPDATE (July 27, 2015) Rockwall’s amazing Addie Bryan was interviewed live on Good Day Fox 4 this morning. Click here to see the video. OUR ORIGINAL STORY: (ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Addison Bryan’s birthday wish when she turns eight this August involves a pretty enormous present—but it isn’t for her. This summer “Addie” has […]

Downtown Rockwall Live Music Series continues this weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) The San Jacinto Plaza Live Music lineup continues Friday and Saturday evenings  through September in Downtown Rockwall’s newest public space. The community is welcome to bring lawn chairs, food, beverages (small coolers),  family and friends to enjoy FREE live entertainment from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. […]

Rockwall Chamber president Dana K Macalik graduates from Institute for Organization Management

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2015) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Dana K Macalik, IOM, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the […]

Save the Date: Hanna4Hope Color Splash Trail Run/Walk 5K Sept 12

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2015) Save the date – Saturday, September 12 – for the 3rd Annual Hanna4Hope Color Splash Trail Run/Walk 5K at Squabble Creek Trail. The event raises awareness about teenage suicide. There will be live music, refreshments and guest speakers. Registration is underway at hanna4.hope.com. Learn more on their Facebook event […]

Rally at Rock Ridge: Car Show & Cookout Aug 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2015) The community is invited to family-friendly afternoon at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, site of the Rally at Rock Ridge Car Show & Cookout from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 8. Enjoy classic beauties and reminisce about good times. Hot dogs, chips and a beverage […]

Rockwall introduces new, barrier free playground at Yellowjacket Park

Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]

Heath DPS Officer Cody Whaley named 2015 Rotary Officer of the Year

(HEATH, TX – July 22, 2015) Heath Department of Public Safety Officer Cody Whaley was recently named the 2015 Officer of the Year for the City of Heath by the Rockwall Rotary Club of Texas. A member of the Heath DPS since 2012, Officer Whaley quickly rose as a leader among his shift and as […]