Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE

  Rockwall County taking proactive approach to keep communities safe (ROCKWALL COUNTY – March 13, 2020) Rockwall County has been actively monitoring the situation regarding an outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is a rapidly changing situation, and Rockwall County is taking a proactive approach to ensure that the County is prepared for […]

Rockwall County Detention Center suspends visitation

Rockwall County Detention Center suspends visitation

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 13, 2020) The Rockwall County Detention Center has suspended all inmate visitation until further notice at the direction of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. This is in relation to the prevention and mitigation protocols regarding COVID-19. The Rockwall County Detention Center does NOT have any confirmed cases of COVID-19. […]

‘Safe Suite’ opens at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall for survivors of sexual abuse

‘Safe Suite’ opens at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall for survivors of sexual abuse

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2020) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall (THRW) recently welcomed community partners to an unveiling of its new Safe Suite – a private room dedicated to providing care for sexual assault survivors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are on call to provide patients – […]

19 Ministries to honor 400 City of Rowlett employees with ‘We Appreciate You’ meal initiative

19 Ministries to honor 400 City of Rowlett employees with ‘We Appreciate You’ meal initiative

The We Appreciate You meal initiative was created in 2019 to honor the city workers for their selfless dedication to the city of Rowlett. “They work so hard every day supporting the city and community and we want to show our appreciation for their commitment to the betterment of this amazing city”, says Landon Huie, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Caring Transitions of Rockwall owners earn company’s Rookie of the Year Award

Caring Transitions of Rockwall owners earn company’s Rookie of the Year Award

Caring Transitions is pleased to announce that Craig and Amy Edwards, the local owners of Caring Transitions of Rockwall, have been recognized with the company’s national Rookie of the Year Award. The award was presented at the company’s national conference on Feb. 4, 2020. Caring Transitions’ specially-trained professionals handle decluttering, organizing, packing, moving, resettling, in-home […]

Results from Rockwall County March 3 Primary Election

Results from Rockwall County March 3 Primary Election

Here’s a look at the March 3 Primary Election results from rockwallvotes.com (updated March 4 at 9:45 a.m.). Ninety four percent of Republican voters voted for Donald Trump as their Presidential candidate, while Joe Biden won the majority of the Democratic vote (40 percent) for President. Bernie Sanders was the runner up with 25 percent […]