ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 – In partnership, Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands distributed one hundred and ten (110) doses of COVID-19 vaccine last week to Liberty Heights and Reese Manor senior living facilities. First doses were given to residents and staff who opted to receive the vaccine. As of January 27, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized post-9/11 veterans in the county with a resolution during its meeting today, Jan. 26th. The resolution honored the 4.7 million veterans who have continued to serve our nation since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 7,054 veterans […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 – This is the time of year when Americans take stock of their charitable contributions, as they can be deducted from their upcoming tax bill. In a recent study, financial technology company SmartAsset analyzed IRS data to discover the places where people donate the most money. The study measured […]
HEATH, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 – Frank New has officially filed for re-election as Heath City Councilman, Place One. As his second term draws to a close, Frank acknowledges that there is much about the last two years that the residents of Heath can be proud of. First and foremost is the city’s response […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2021 – Bennie Daniels has filed for re-election to the Rockwall City election, Place 1. Bennie appreciates all the past support and states, “I pledge to continue serving all residents of Rockwall with respect and applying the principles of fairness and fiscal responsibility.” For questions, please email him at or […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2021 – The S. Lakeshore Drive and Summit Ridge Drive Reconstruction Project from SH-66 to FM-740 / Ridge Road was approved with the Capital Improvement Project Bond passed in 2012. During the design phase of this project, the City of Rockwall staff held multiple stakeholder / resident meetings and utilized […]
HEATH, TX – Jan. 22, 2021 – Award-winning local businessman Jeff Ivy, announced his candidacy today for Heath City Council. “Heath has experienced tremendous growth over the last ten years, and we are now at a crossroads in our city’s history,” said Ivy. “We all know Heath is the best place to raise a family, but […]
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. Electric word, life. It means forever and that’s a mighty long time. But I’m here to tell you there’s something else…” Our politics. If you don’t hear the organs in your head or that line being so dutifully quoted by Prince, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – January 21, 2021 – Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management provided these answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine in Rockwall County.
AUSTIN — State Representative Justin Holland (Heath) was appointed to serve as a board member for the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), an organization committed to the implementation of conservative public policies in state government. Representative Holland was elected to the board after being recognized by TCC for his work passing conservative legislation in both the […]