ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — Longtime Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recently announced her retirement after nearly a decade of service to the community. Miller made the announcement in the following letter of resignation dated today, Dec. 1, 2020, to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: “It has been an honor and a great […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2020 – Every year as the leaves begin to change color and the fall season arrives, we start to see new seasonal beers roll in. Many of these beers are labeled with the moniker Winter Warmer. You may ask yourself “what is a Winter Warmer anyway?” and walk on past it […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – like many skilled nursing and long-term care facilities – has spent the last several months adapting, pivoting, and following strict protocols to help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the families who care about them. “There […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 — During a pandemic, there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local this holiday season! When your dollars are spent in local shops and retail, that money goes back into the community in many ways. It helps boost community improvement projects, creates jobs within the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) provided groceries for local homebound seniors in need to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this week. The Rockwall Y partnered with MOWSS to identify elderly clients in the area who might not otherwise […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – Today, Fate Department of Public Safety officers pursued a person in a stolen vehicle through Fate into Rockwall. At one point, officers boxed in the vehicle and while attempting to apprehend the driver, he rammed one of Fate DPS units to avoid arrest. The suspect fled north on […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – WEATHER PERMITTING, the Texas Department of Transportation has two overnight closures starting Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and concluding Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 a.m. In Rockwall, TxDOT will be repaving eastbound and westbound E. Quail Run Road just east of State Highway 205 (SH 205/Goliad […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – This week, a Rockwall County judge sentenced Rockwall County resident, Timothy Bobo, age 37, to 40 years in the Texas state penitentiary for the felony offense of Aggravated Robbery. 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall announced the sentence after a hearing before the court in which multiple witnesses […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 18, 2020 – There will be a City of Fate 2020 Comprehensive Plan Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18. Folks may join in person at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, or view the meeting online at www.CityofFate.com/Live. Participants will provide input on priorities for the long-term […]