Letter to the Editor from Rockwall resident whose home was destroyed in recent storm

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2017) My home was one of those destroyed on March 29 in Dalton Ranch.  I cannot find the sufficient words to thank this incredible community for your love, prayers and support during this difficult time. A special thanks goes to Hays Elementary School PTA for their fundraiser of popsickles for […]

City of Rockwall works to protect storm victims from potential scam artists

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) Homeowners are still working to recover from the storms that devastated their homes last week in North Rockwall—and the City of Rockwall is providing tips to protect residents from becoming victims of potential scam artists. Before the storm had subsided or the debris was even cleared away last Wednesday, […]

Storm cleanup continues in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2017) Crews were still on scene in the Dalton Ranch neighborhood today, helping residents recover from Wednesday’s storms in North Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department continued to maintain the Mobile Command Unit to support the workers on site. The Rockwall Building Official has been meeting with insurance adjusters throughout the day […]

Rockwall residents encouraged to stay weather aware and be prepared

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2016) In Texas, spring is the season when severe weather is most likely to occur, and spring has sprung in the North Central Texas area. Severe thunderstorms may form in a matter of minutes, possibly bringing with them large hail, damaging winds, dangerous tornadoes and lightning. These storms may also […]

Rockwall to host free SKYWARN Storm Spotter training

(February 27, 2013) Seventeen tornadoes occurred in North Texas, during one afternoon in April 2012. Over 5 million people were under a tornado warning at some point on April 3. There were no fatalities and very few injuries. Trained weather spotters were one of the reasons that effective warnings were given to those in the […]