(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During the continuing COVID-19 threat, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams is asking for Americans to increase blood donations, in an effort to help those who need it. There is currently a shortage, and in the coming days and weeks, more may be needed. He stresses that additional precautions […]
Company also shares plans to hire more than 150,000 hourly associates in the U.S. BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2020 – Walmart announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. The bonus is for […]
With events and festivals across Texas cancelled, Governor Abbott said it is essential that we find ways to reduce the financial burden on event organizers and the hospitality industry as a whole.
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 20, 2020) I know we are all living in a very different reality in the midst of a global pandemic. There are things we all need to be doing to get thru this together and limit the spread and damage of this novel virus on the back end. Mitigation and social […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During these days of pandemic and uncertainty, the Rockwall County Rainbow Room continues to provide for kids and teens who are abused or displaced. They work in conjunction with Child Protective Services and deliver the tangibles that the kids need – hygiene products, clothes, backpacks, bedding, beds, etc. The […]
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 19 a series of Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state. These orders are in accordance with federal guidelines issued by the President and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
Governor and Top State Officials to Address Statewide Response to Coronavirus Outbreak (MARCH 19, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. announced a live virtual Town Hall meeting on at 7 p.m. CT Thursday, March 19. The Governor will discuss the statewide response to the current coronavirus outbreak and will be joined by top […]
(March 18, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today issued a waiver that will allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The Governor also directed the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to waive certain provisions to allow manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages to repurchase or sell […]
Sow. Reap. Drink. (ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) There’s a country road in far North Rockwall that leads to a small, boutique winery. At the time of our visit, there were no signs to guide us, no vineyard visible from the road – just a physical address and a dozen cars parked in the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 18, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office has taken steps in conjunction with elected officials and department heads as we continue to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As citizens of Rockwall County, be assured that we are in close communication on a daily basis with all levels of […]