Candidate for County Judge, John Beaman, shares budget plan and tax philosophy

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) Candidate for County Judge, John Beaman, shared the following message in a press release today: In Rockwall County, the county judge is essentially the presiding budget officer; as a matter of fact, Texas state law mandates this until the county population reaches 225,000, at which point in time the auditor […]

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes the community as they host Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett presenting helpful tips on ‘How to Spot Danger Before It Spots You!’ The free, Lunch and Learn program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in the YMCA Conference Room, […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) From polices on infection control, hygiene and cleanliness to record-keeping, compliance and care plan reviews, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they achieved the exemplary status of ‘no deficiencies’ following their annual state survey. All nursing homes that […]

Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall welcomes community to Oktoberfest celebration

Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall welcomes community to Oktoberfest celebration

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 12, 2021) The community is welcome as the Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall hosts Oktoberfest, celebrating their opening anniversary, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19. The Hyatt, located at 1600 La Jolla Pointe Drive in Rockwall, was unable to host a grand opening last year due to the COVID-29 pandemic – so […]

Families welcome for Halloween fun at Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 29 at Highland Meadows-Rockwall

Families welcome for Halloween fun at Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 29 at Highland Meadows-Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2021) Highland Meadows Health and Rehab will host a community TRUNK OR TREAT event from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at its facility, 1870 S. John King Blvd. in Rockwall. Bring the kiddos for safe trick-or-treating fun, hosted by the Highland Meadows family and other community sponsors. If you […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels: Simple tips for creating a safer home environment for older adults

Rockwall Meals on Wheels: Simple tips for creating a safer home environment for older adults

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Making home safer for an older adult who has difficulty walking, seeing clearly, or some other disabling condition means making a home safer for everyone who lives in the house.  Since falls in older adults accounts for the leading cause of disability and impairment for older adults, often a few […]

Heath Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan promoted to Captain

Heath Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan promoted to Captain

HEATH, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan has been promoted to Captain to serve as second-in-command to the chief overseeing a department of 28 officers who are triple certified as fire fighters, police officers and EMTs. “Captain Rowan has an exemplary record of service, and we are thrilled to have […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying burglary suspect

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying burglary suspect

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) The Rockwall Sheriff’s Office requests your assistance with identifying a burglary of a motor vehicle suspect. Burglaries occurred October 4th in the FM 550 and SH 205 McClendon Chisholm area. If you have information about the identity of this suspect, please contact Rockwall County Crime Stoppers at 972-771- 8477 (TIPS). […]

Celebration of Life: Services announced for J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton

Celebration of Life: Services announced for J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2021) Celebration of Life Memorial Services for James Edward Robert “Bob” Chilton III will be 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225. Chilton was 88 years old, and died tragically on Sept. 26, 2021. He was a successful businessman, author, […]