Launch party for Rockwall author’s ‘Fortunate Son’ March 18

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON is […]

Rockwall police report significant drop in overall crime rate

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) While the City of Rockwall has almost doubled in both population and commercial businesses along the I-30 Corridor in the last 10 years, it has also seen a tremendous reduction in its overall crime rate. Police Chief Mark Moeller reported to City Council on Monday, February 17, 2014, that the Overall Crime […]

Rockwall’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The 14th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities of pesticides, […]

Drug Take Back Day April 26 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back is Saturday, April 26, from 10 am until 2 pm at the Rockwall Police Department’s Community Services Office, 1113 Ridge Road. The national initiative gives residents an opportunity to get rid of expired, unwanted or unused over-the-counter or prescribed pharmaceutical medications. Please note that […]

Rockwall Girls Softball Association registration underway

ROCKWALL (February 17, 2014) Rockwall Girls Softball Association is gearing up for another fun filled, action packed spring season.  Whether you’ve been around the bases for a while or just starting out, RGSA has the team for you.  Come join us and take advantage of our 23 years of experience at providing a quality softball program. Registration ends on […]

Another winner announced in Dodie’s Crawfish Fest ticket giveaway

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (February 14, 2014)Congratulations to our Week Two winner, TONI WALDROP who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just scored TWO FREE TICKETS to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can Eat Crawfish Festival coming April 27th to The Harbor in Rockwall. Tickets will be held at will-call. Contact with any questions! WEEK ONE WINNER: JENNIFER JEFFUS […]

Dobbs students win UIL ribbons

ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) Saturday, February 8 was an awesome day to get to be a Dobbs Lil Jacket. Students competed in six of the seven categories at Rockwall ISD’s Elementary UIL competition. Pictured are Dobbs students who were awarded ribbons  – Andrew Soto, Derek Sellers, Jacob Limerick, Dobbs’ UIL Coordinator Beverly Stovall, Celia Straight, […]

Citizens Associated for Responsible Gun Ownership to host public meeting Feb 13

ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) CARGO Rockwall (Citizens Associated For Responsible Gun Ownership) will conduct its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 13 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m.  Topics to be discussed include WWII small arms of the Soviet Army and what to do after […]

Rockwall students win regional FUTURE CITY prize

Rockwall home-schoolers head to Washington D.C. for Nationals ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) Each January thousands of middle school students across the nation build physical models, write detailed essays, hone live presentations and program digital prototypes that represent how they imagine innovations changing the cities we call home.  Three Rockwall seventh-graders (Kyle Fletcher, Faith Mitchell and […]