Rockwall County News First

11/26/2025

Please spread the word for this lost cat. Alia was LOST on November 23, 2025 in Rockwall, TX 75032 near Pullen Road

Message from Owner: She never goes missing so it concerned us that she did on Sunday.

Description: All black. When she sots her legs dangle like it does in the picture. If you pick her up you may feel her rib sticking out (shes okay).

For more info or to contact Alia's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72302683

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

11/25/2025

The Alternative Flood Early Warning System Guide is a new resource from the Texas Water Development Board designed to help communities seeking lower-cost solutions for monitoring flood conditions. These systems focus on core features—like real-time water-level monitoring and online data access—while reducing cost and complexity. The guide offers practical steps for selecting, installing, validating, and maintaining an alternative FEWS. It covers key components, such as water-level sensors, power supply, telemetry, data storage, and user dashboards, and explains how a system's design can impact performance and reliability. Explore the guide at https://bit.ly/481ksd9.

11/25/2025

🍗Planning to deep-fry a turkey?

Do it outdoors, away from structures, and NOT on a wooden deck. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and dry (water causes dangerous oil flare-ups).

🧯Keep a fire extinguisher ready— just in case!

11/25/2025

Looking for fresh air and fall views? 🍂 Rockwall’s Parks & Trails Map is your guide to exploring local parks, lakeside trails, and open spaces that make our city shine. 🌾📸

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

🚨🚨$1M Co***ne Seized in Hidalgo County🚨🚨

WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety - South Texas Region, during Operation Lone Star, seized approximately 137 pounds of co***ne during a traffic stop in Hidalgo Co.

On Nov. 20, 2025, just after 7:00 a.m., the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group (SOG) conducted a traffic stop on a white 2015 Ford F-250 on US 281 and Alberta Road in Edinburg. During the stop, the driver demonstrated indicators of potential criminal activity, prompting further investigation. After the driver consented to a search of the vehicle, a DPS K-9 alerted officers to 50 tape-wrapped bundles of co***ne concealed in a false compartment beneath the truck's bed. The bundles weighed approximately 137 pounds and had a street value of $1 million.

The driver, Salvador Garcia, Jr, 65, and the passenger, Jose Ramon Delgado III, 39, a confirmed Valluco gang member, both residents of Rio Grande City, Texas, were placed under arrest and federally charged by DPS' Criminal Investigations Division (CID) with possession with intent to distribute more than 5kg of co***ne. Both were turned over to the United States Marshals.

This remains an active investigation by DPS CID with the assistance of the United States Border Patrol.

💻OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE💻

https://www.dps.texas.gov/news/dps-traffic-stop-leads-million-dollar-co***ne-seizure-hidalgo-co-south-texas-region

11/25/2025

Rockwall Police Department administrative phone lines are being updated at this time. This update may cause a disruption of service, call 972-722-5719. This is only for administrative phones and does not affect 911.

11/25/2025

No better place to find one of a kind gifts for the whole family this year! Only at Hidden Treasure Barn

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11/25/2025

TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC🚗🛻🚗🛻

Welp Rockwall just stay calm and know only 1 more day till you get a long weekend!!!!

11/25/2025

🚨🚨🚨Truck broke down in right Lane- East bound side of IH30 before the exit 73 to Fresh by Brooks hires

⚠️Please use extra Caution in this area as traffic is moving slowly!

11/25/2025

🚨🚨🚨Rockwall Fire engine 2
En route to 2935 Ridge Rd (Kroger Fuel Center)
Natural Gas Leak

Prayers lifting for all those involved 🙏🙏🙏