ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection and honor. The Foundation will present its “9/11 – 25 Years Later” experience on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, offering […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) – As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will once again create a moving tribute honoring each of the 2,977 lives lost that day. For its second annual 9/11 Remembrance, the Foundation will place 2,977 American flags across […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized post-9/11 veterans in the county with a resolution during its meeting today, Jan. 26th. The resolution honored the 4.7 million veterans who have continued to serve our nation since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 7,054 veterans […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2020 — Today marks 19 years since the terror attacks on the the World Trade Center twin towers and the U.S. Pentagon. This morning, the Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club joined the community for a memorial ceremony at the SH 66 Bridge (dubbed the Heroes Bridge). “There are so many […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2020 — This morning, technicians from Milestone Electric serving Rockwall and Heath volunteered to climb more than 2,000 steps in the 9/11 Memorial Climb at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The event honors those first responders who risked their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, to go […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court and the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in Rockwall recognized the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The court welcomed veterans of Rockwall County to pack the Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to honor the victims of the […]
Rockwall, Royse City, Fate and Caddo Mills’ Finest Gathered Over a Great Meal (ROYSE CITY, TX – Sept. 10, 2018) On September 5, 2018, for the fourth consecutive year, High Point Assembly of God hosted Badges & BBQ, a luncheon held the Wednesday before 9/11, to show the community’s appreciation for those who keep them safe: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 9, 2018) Join One Man’s Treasure for an exciting evening during its newest event, “What’s Cookin’ in Rockwall,” hosted by Inwood National Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on 2830 Ridge Rd. Come learn about the nonprofit’s latest achievements and future projects, enjoy a sampling of […]
WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Gary Tittle will be the guest speaker at a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Memorial Park and Rockwall Independent School District. The community event, marking the 15th Anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]