(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, along with six other YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas branches, will welcome members back Monday, June 1 after closing their doors in March due to COVID-19. With counsel of medical experts and best practices from other YMCA’s around the country, a phased opening is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The Rockwall County Library will open its doors Monday, June 1 after “redecorating” to ensure patron and staff safety during the pandemic. Temporary hours will be Monday and Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday and Thursday 10-8, and Friday 10-5. This also means a temporary change in services. “We understand these temporary […]
(City of Heath, Texas, May 29, 2020) Last night the City of Heath and Department of Public Safety hosted a Drive-By Farewell Salute to honor DPS Chief Terry Garrett as he retires from the City after 14 years of service. The “parade” in Towne Center Park was led by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2020) Today Rockwall ISD announced to end the emergency closure and begin a phase one reopening plan bringing employees back to work effective June 1. The District will continue operations to the extent possible under health and safety guidelines in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. Employees will continue to be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2020) Friends of the Rockwall County Library donated a combined total of $28,000 to the Rockwall County Library and the Adult Literacy Center in May pf 2020. The money was raised by Friends of the Library throughout the club year and will be used to support and enhance existing Library […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 29, 2020) Rockwall ISD held virtual Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies for Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath seniors on May 28. Watch the ceremonies in full, which were streamed live on the Rockwall ISD Facebook page: Rockwall High School Scholarship Ceremony Rockwall-Heath High School Scholarship Ceremony Congrats to the following students who were recognized with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2020) Avery Samples has attended Nebbie Williams Elementary, Williams Middle School and is a senior at Rockwall High School. Avery was a two year member of the Stingerettes. She loves fashion and has been involved in Best Buddies of America where she was an officer. Avery was also active in […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 29, 2020) Rockwall County has received a report of zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 from DSHS yesterday. DSHS has advised there are still tests pending results. DSHS has updated our number of recovered cases to 154. There are 178 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 confirmed deaths (Broadmoor Medical Lodge), 154 reported […]
(HEATH, TX — May 28, 2020) The City of Heath held a surprise drive-by farewell salute for Heath DPS Director Terry Garrett today, who’s retiring after 14 years of service to the city. Garrett is set to take the reigns as the next Rockwall County Sheriff in January 2021. Garrett has left a lasting legacy […]
(May 28, 2020) Conservative businessman, veteran, and Mayor of Atlanta, TX, Travis Ransom announced today that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 4th Congressional District, where he is also a 4th generation resident. The 4th District will not have an incumbent running this year as Congressman John Ratcliffe has been sworn in as […]