Our final Stingerette Showcase is Miss Julia Blevins. Julia is the daughter of Curtis and Dinora Blevins. She is a 3 year member of the Stingerettes and is the Captain for the 2019-20 year. Julia was also a lieutenant her Junior year. For the last three years, Julia has been an ADTS National Solo Finalist and was […]
From Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority: We understand the frustrations of some in Rockwall County regarding COVID-19 testing and assure you we are doing our best to overcome these limitations. Well over 60 tests are out at labs pending for Rockwall County residents. Testing is continuing to increase throughout the region. However, turn around […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2020) Although all YMCA branches are currently closed due to COVID-19, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is among eleven branches across the metroplex offering limited childcare to those who serve as first responders, medical professionals, government officials, and those who continue their work during this challenging time. This care will be […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2020) Earlier this week, Bunches Flower Company was blessed with a large flower donation and they decided it was the perfect opportunity to share some joy with our community. “Today we went out to the City of Heath sign on Ridge Road and did just that,” wrote Audrey Swanson. “We used all […]
(DALLAS, TX – March 21, 2020) Two COVID-19 testing sites will open in Dallas. The first site at 2500 Victory Plaza opened at 8 a.m., Saturday March 21 and will operate daily until 8 p.m. (Note: Place of residence is not part of the criteria. Rockwall County can access these sites, according to the Rockwall County […]
Message from Rockwall County Health Authority (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 20, 2020) Please be advised, as of 12 p.m. Friday, March 20, there have been ZERO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County under public health monitoring. The Rockwall County Health Authority has spoken to physicians seeing patients all over the county for suspected COVID-19 […]
The City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued the following revised disaster declaration in public health for the City of Rockwall, following Governor Greg Abbott’s recent Executive Orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 : WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS-CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared […]
Company also shares plans to hire more than 150,000 hourly associates in the U.S. BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2020 – Walmart announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. The bonus is for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During these days of pandemic and uncertainty, the Rockwall County Rainbow Room continues to provide for kids and teens who are abused or displaced. They work in conjunction with Child Protective Services and deliver the tangibles that the kids need – hygiene products, clothes, backpacks, bedding, beds, etc. The […]
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 19 a series of Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state. These orders are in accordance with federal guidelines issued by the President and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]