Rockwall, located in Rockwall County, Texas, is a city within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and serves as the county seat of Rockwall County.

The name Rockwall is inspired by a unique geological formation that resembles a man-made wall, with its distinctive joints giving it a structured appearance.

Evidence of prehistoric Native American cultures occupying the Rockwall region dates back to around 13,500 to 13,000 years ago, as indicated by the discovery of Paleo-Indian artifacts alongside extinct Pleistocene mammal remains at various archeological sites in the Texas Prairie-Savannah Region of eastern North Central Texas. Additionally, Clovis points found at the Brushy Creek Clovis Site in Hunt County, as well as the presence of Caddo and Creek Indians in more recent times, further highlight the historical significance of the area.

The city boasts a total area of 31.6 square miles, as reported by the United States Census Bureau. Of this, 22.3 square miles consists of land, while a mere 0.4 square miles, or 1.63%, is water.

Rockwall is situated on the eastern bank of Lake Ray Hubbard, about 20 miles northeast of Dallas. The town is positioned on state routes 205 and 66, to the north of Interstate 30.

The weather in Rockwall is typically hot and humid during the summer months, while the winters are generally mild and cool. Based on the Köppen Climate Classification system, the area’s climate can be classified as humid subtropical, which is represented by the abbreviation “Cfa” on climate maps.

In the city, there were 47,251 individuals, 16,151 households, and 12,771 families living there according to the 2020 U.S. census.

The city’s financial report reveals that its funds have generated $39.0 million in revenue, with $42.2 million spent on various expenses. The total value of assets held by these funds stands at $32.3 million, while liabilities amount to $3.6 million. Additionally, the funds have invested $25.9 million.

Rockwall is a willing participant in the North Central Texas Council of Governments, a group that aims to organize and support local governments in the region, streamline processes, avoid redundancies, and make collaborative decisions.

Rockwall Independent School District provides education for the city. Rockwall has two public high schools – Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Additionally, there are sixteen elementary schools and three middle schools in the area.

The Higher Education Center at Rockwall, located in the city, is a branch of Collin College within the community college district. This campus, the first one outside of Collin County, offers classes by Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Rockwall is accessible through several highways that pass through the city, including Interstate 30, U.S. Highway 67 (which runs together with Interstate 30), State Highway 66, State Highway 205, State Highway 276, as well as Farm to Market roads 549, 552, and 740.

The Ralph M. Hall/Rockwall Municipal Airport is small general aviation planes.

Rockwall provides a variety of sports facilities and recreational options. Airport Road features baseball fields, and the Landing Point complex includes the Texas International Fencing Center, zipline, and dance facilities. The Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo can be found on South 205. Lake Ray Hubbard offers multiple boating marinas and is a popular spot for jet skiing.

Rockwall boasts two distinct golfing options within a 17-mile radius of its city center.

Rockwall, Texas, has been home to a diverse group of notable individuals throughout the years. From the world of entertainment, there’s Jason Castro, a top 12 finalist on season 7 of American Idol, and Allie Gonino, a singer, actress, and violinist who played Laurel Mercer in The Lying Game. In sports, there’s Cliff Harris, a professional football safety who played for the Dallas Cowboys, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, an NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. Other notable residents include Andy Tanner, a former wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, and Travis Tedford, a former child actor best known for his role as Spanky McFarland in the 1994 feature film The Little Rascals.

In politics, Rockwall has been represented by Ralph Hall, a member of the US House of Representatives, and Dan Bartlett, a former Counselor to the President. Additionally, the town has been home to several notable athletes, including Carlton Massey, a defensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns, James McSweeney, a retired UFC fighter, and Zack Eskridge, a former CFL quarterback. Rounding out the list of notable residents are Roger Kieschnick, a former outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Kendial Lawrence, a former CFL running back.