ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2026) — Eighty years ago, when Rockwall was still a small farming community with fewer than 1,500 residents, one physician opened a practice built on a simple promise: care for people like family. On July 10, friends, longtime patients, community leaders and generations of Rockwall families gathered to celebrate that promise […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 2, 2026) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County invites family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to attend a free online educational program, “Why Does Dementia Sometimes Cause Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia?” The webinar will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, July 9, and is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) – In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for correctional facilities. OverWatch™ utilizes wireless wearable sensors to continuously monitor essential […]
Rockwall, TX (March 3, 2026) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County introduces an educational webinar discussing preventative measures for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Hosted by Wellmed, Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information The cases involved family members living in the same household. Public Health Response The […]
Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2026) – Sometimes the hardest calls come after everything has already changed. Recently, I heard from a woman who had just lost a close friend unexpectedly. She was the one who called 911. In the days that followed, the grief was compounded by logistics no one had prepared for. Her friend’s husband […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Rockwall County Health Authority is notifying residents of a confirmed case of measles identified in Rockwall County. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the positive test result and notified Rockwall County on the evening of February 5, 2026. Case Information The individual was likely exposed […]