ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 — In week six of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the Texas Department of State Health Services reports more than one million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The supply of vaccine is currently limited, but more vaccine is sent to Texas each week. DSHS expects […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 — Rockwall County Judge David Sweet is happy to announce that all 12 long-term care facilities have now received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All residents, staff and caregivers who wanted to participate had the opportunity to receive the vaccine. From the beginning of the pandemic, a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 — Governor Greg Abbot announced a change in the state’s strategy to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to Texans. This new strategy now being implemented by the state involves shifting available vaccines to hub locations, focused on larger metro areas including Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant County, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 – Linda Mitchell Duran has announced plans to run for another term as the Place 3 candidate for Rockwall ISD School Board Trustee. The election will be in May of 2021. “During these very difficult times,” Duran states, “we need trustees who have experience, leadership, courage, and vision to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 – How do you even begin to thank someone for a lifetime of service? On January 31, City Manager Rick Crowley will retire after 42 years in municipal government, 37 of those with the City of Rockwall. A lot has changed here since his arrival, and throughout his tenure, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognition Month January is School Board Recognition Month in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2021 – Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has taken office as the Chair of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Board of Directors. TDCAA is a non-profit organization and the only one dedicated to serving Texas prosecutors and their staffs in the State of Texas. The Association represents […]
HEATH, TX – Jan. 19, 2021 – GMR Protection Resources, Inc., a facility analysis and engineering firm, recently appeared on the TV show ‘World’s Greatest!…’ The show highlighted GMR’s success as the pioneer of their industry, interviewing team members and showcasing the company’s competencies. The company was selected for the show after a series of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2021 – JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad St., will host a free Financial Wellness Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 for those needing financial coaching and advice, including those with post-COVID-19 needs. There will be a short presentation given by […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2021 – Lorna Kipphut announces she will run for re-election in the upcoming May 1 election for her current seat McLendon-Chisholm City Council Place 1. “It has been my honor to represent the citizens of McLendon-Chisholm over the last two years and it would be a privilege to continue to […]