Message to Rockwall ISD parents regarding coronavirus, Spring Break travel

Message to Rockwall ISD parents regarding coronavirus, Spring Break travel

CLICK HERE TO SEE UPDATED MESSAGE DATED 3/12/2020 FROM ROCKWALL ISD.   Rockwall Safe: PARENT ACTION REQUIRED. A message from Rockwall ISD Communications.  (March 10, 2019) Rockwall ISD Families on Spring Break, Rockwall ISD continues to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 illness. We want you to know what we have planned during Spring […]

Rockwall echoes CDC recommendations regarding coronavirus

Rockwall echoes CDC recommendations regarding coronavirus

ROCKWALL, TEXAS – March 9, 2020 – There have been numerous reports in the media about novel coronavirus, COVID-19, including news that Texas residents are currently being monitored in various parts of the state. While there has been one resident of Frisco identified and monitored as “presumptive positive” for COVID-19, health officials there say the […]

Statement from Collin County Judge Chris Hill: Collin County resident tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus

Statement from Collin County Judge Chris Hill:  Collin County resident tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus

(McKINNEY, TX) Collin County health officials have identified a presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19. A Frisco man in his late 30’s who recently traveled to California is stable, in isolation in his home, and is being monitored by county health care staff. Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) will await further testing to […]

Rockwall Pets announces 2020 Boot Scootin’ Ball, fundraiser and silent auction

Rockwall Pets announces 2020 Boot Scootin’ Ball, fundraiser and silent auction

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2020) Rockwall Pets today announced a community-wide fundraising event benefiting their organization.  The 6th Annual “Boot Scootin’ Ball” will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Southern Junction. Many generous people and businesses in the community have donated wonderful items for a huge silent auction, chances to win […]

Meet Norman, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Norman, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX) Meet Norman!  This puppy is the biggest of his brothers, the leader, and he is also the most social. Norman loves attention and will jump into laps for some love. He is current on his vaccinations, microchipped, and neutered.  For more info, or to arrange a meeting, please contact info@rockwallpets.com. Our print edition is delivered free […]

First responders, community leaders to join in ‘March for Meals’

First responders, community leaders to join in ‘March for Meals’

 Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County participates in month-long, nationwide ‘March for Meals’ Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that it will participate in the 18th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal […]

Update from Rowlett police on today’s low speed pursuit, welfare check

Update from Rowlett police on today’s low speed pursuit, welfare check

(ROWLETT, TX) The Rowlett Police Department posted the following press release today following today’s events involving a slow-speed chase through Rowlett into Rockwall. On Facebook they posted, “The investigation is ongoing at this time. A huge shout out to Garland PD and Rockwall PD for the ground support and DPS 101 for their expertise in […]

In-Sync Exotics brings home two new rescues

In-Sync Exotics brings home two new rescues

(WYLIE, TX) Two exotic big cats have come to In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie. Both cats were previously privately owned. Zachariah, pictured above, is a 13-year-old male liger, which is a hybrid resulting when someone breeds a lion to a tiger. They typically have some physical characteristics of each parent. Upon […]

Rockwall Safe: A message from Rockwall ISD March 3, 2020

Rockwall Safe: A message from Rockwall ISD March 3, 2020

(ROCKWALL, TX) Rockwall ISD Communications sent the following message to families today: Rockwall ISD Families, Rockwall ISD considers the safety, health, and wellbeing of our students and staff as our greatest responsibility. Please know that we have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) both nationally and internationally. To date, there have been no confirmed cases in our […]