Annabelle Tessitore is a senior at Rockwall High Shool. She is a member of the Stingerettes Drill Team and is their Communications Officer. Annabelle plans to attend Texas State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. Submitted by Valerie Tessitore. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing […]
(MARCH 22, 20202) Dallas County has amended their Disaster Declaration to include the order for all individuals anywhere in Dallas County to shelter in place. This order affects everyone in Dallas County, and is effective 11:59pm Monday, March 23 through April 3.
(ROCKWALL/HEATH/ROYSE CITY, TX – March 22, 2020) Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, innovative, diverse, and a million other beautiful things – they are our future. Let’s celebrate them! Simply send a photo, short bio, and what their future plans or goals […]
Our final Stingerette Showcase is Miss Julia Blevins. Julia is the daughter of Curtis and Dinora Blevins. She is a 3 year member of the Stingerettes and is the Captain for the 2019-20 year. Julia was also a lieutenant her Junior year. For the last three years, Julia has been an ADTS National Solo Finalist and was […]
From Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority: We understand the frustrations of some in Rockwall County regarding COVID-19 testing and assure you we are doing our best to overcome these limitations. Well over 60 tests are out at labs pending for Rockwall County residents. Testing is continuing to increase throughout the region. However, turn around […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2020) Although all YMCA branches are currently closed due to COVID-19, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is among eleven branches across the metroplex offering limited childcare to those who serve as first responders, medical professionals, government officials, and those who continue their work during this challenging time. This care will be […]
From Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt to the community: I wanted to share with you my growing concern surrounding the COVID-19 virus which has swept through our nation and around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been adversely impacted already or will be impacted in the coming days, weeks, and […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2020) Earlier this week, Bunches Flower Company was blessed with a large flower donation and they decided it was the perfect opportunity to share some joy with our community. “Today we went out to the City of Heath sign on Ridge Road and did just that,” wrote Audrey Swanson. “We used all […]
(DALLAS, TX – March 21, 2020) Two COVID-19 testing sites will open in Dallas. The first site at 2500 Victory Plaza opened at 8 a.m., Saturday March 21 and will operate daily until 8 p.m. (Note: Place of residence is not part of the criteria. Rockwall County can access these sites, according to the Rockwall County […]
Message from Rockwall County Health Authority (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 20, 2020) Please be advised, as of 12 p.m. Friday, March 20, there have been ZERO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County under public health monitoring. The Rockwall County Health Authority has spoken to physicians seeing patients all over the county for suspected COVID-19 […]