(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 29, 2020) On Thursday, April 30, Texas Military Department will begin conducting a roving COVID-19 testing site in Rockwall County at Lake Pointe Church, 701 East Interstate 30 in Rockwall, 75087. This testing effort is a partnership among Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Military […]
(DALLAS, TX – April 15, 2020) Starting April 15 the COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) located at the Ellis Davis Field House (EDFH) will begin utilizing self-swab testing kits, transitioning from nasopharyngeal swabs. “The self-swab testing method proves to be less invasive and is safer for patients and healthcare providers,” said Randall Payton, Incident […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2020) After 15 days on a ventilator in ICU at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, 49-year-old Shawn Cook of Rowlett is headed home today, following a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. An emotional send-off was captured on camera, as his caregivers and family celebrated with joyful tear and cheers. Shawn’s recovery is […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 9, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived a series of regulations to lift certain telehealth restrictions and expand telehealth options as Texas responds to COVID-19. These waivers will allow a smart phone or any audio-visual, real-time, or two-way interactive communication system to qualify as a telecommunications technology that can be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2020) Bring home the flavor of New Orleans this Easter with a chef-inspired, Cajun Family Dinner Deal – available for curbside pick-up this Saturday or Sunday from Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall. Easter Weekend Family Dinner Deal Serves 4-6 Pick up Saturday or Sunday Limited supply – call now! […]
It would be a little absurd to not talk about what is going on these days… so let’s talk about it. There is extreme uncertainty going on in everyone’s life at the exact same time and that is for sure overwhelming. How long will this last? Will my business survive this? Will I be able […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) My heart beats faster as the clock strikes midnight in the fairy tale movie. Cinderella is running down the castle steps with the awful realization that her beautiful clothing will soon return to rags. I recall two episodes of real panic, and both involved the same child. Our son, at […]
DALLAS (March 27, 2020) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is launching Virtual Fitness options to support the North Texas community during this time when health is crucially important. The Y’s Virtual Fitness provides workouts for all skill levels, ages and abilities including kids and active older adults for YMCA Dallas members and the general […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2020) Motoring the boat out toward the clump of trees, I was excited about the fishing spot. I knew the area but had not actually fished it. According to my sources, though, we’d haul in some good ones. It would make a huge impression on my buddy and his dad […]
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 […]