Rockwall County PPE Donation Drive underway

Rockwall County PPE Donation Drive underway

Can you help support our local heroes?  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2020) A PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) drive for first responders and hospital personnel in Rockwall County. The following items are in demand: • N95 masks • Elastic bands for sewing homemade masks • Surgical masks • Surgical gloves • Isolation gowns • […]

Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 2, 2020) Timothy Erbert is Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He is  incredibly talented with digital graphics, animation and a has serving heart. Timothy is member of  the National Honor Society and will be going to Texas A&M to persue Engineering in Computer Science. Submitted by Patty Erbert.  Help us shine the […]

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

  (ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2020) Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 situation, the City of Rockwall and the Parks & Recreation Department is removing all swings on playgrounds, so there is only one swing per bay at all city facilities to eliminate social distancing violations. They are also adding […]

Stressed? Anxious? COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line available

Stressed? Anxious? COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line available

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. It is normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief and worry during and after crisis. If you or someone you […]

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the following municipalities have postponed their May 2, 2020 elections: Rockwall ISD Royse City ISD City of McLendon-Chisholm City of Rowlett, Texas City of Fate (The cities of Heath & Rockwall did not have an election scheduled.) In […]

City of Heath approves local business stimulus program

City of Heath approves local business stimulus program

Helping Heath Businesses Bridge the Gap to the CARE-Act (HEATH, TX – April 1, 2020) Today during a virtual emergency meeting, the Heath City Council unanimously approved a local business stimulus program recently developed and also unanimously approved by the Heath Economic Development Corporation(HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC). The program will tap up to […]

Rockwall Safe: School closure extended through May 1

Rockwall Safe: School closure extended through May 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) The Rockwall ISD released the following message today: Today Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas schools to remain closed through Friday, May 1. As a result, Rockwall ISD will extend our school closure through Friday, May 1, aligning with the Governor’s orders. The earliest possible return date for students […]

Rockwall Chamber: Unite with Light on Friday, April 3

Rockwall Chamber: Unite with Light on Friday, April 3

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center to say thank you to all on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic through porch light campaign, 8-9PM Friday, April 3 (Rockwall, TX- March 31, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest and leading business association.  The Chamber advocates for businesses in Rockwall, […]