(ROWLETT, TX – March 23, 2020) Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian amended the City’s Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency and has issued a Shelter in Place order. This order mirrors the order put in place by Dallas County and affects everyone in the City of Rowlett, whether in Dallas or Rockwall County. The […]
Meredith Hurst is a Rockwall High School senior and a member of First Baptist Church and youth group. Meredith has played on the soccer team all four years of high school. As a member of DECA, she made it to state competition. She is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Meredith has her […]
On March 11, members of the Rockwall County 4-H Beef Club attended the Rockwall Kiwanis meeting and donated the beef sticks they collected as a part of the 2020 Souper Bowl of Caring. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a youth-inspired, youth-led movement working with other groups across the nation including: schools, churches, local businesses, […]
Dallas COVID-19 testing sites change criteria Dallas, Texas – Starting at noon on Monday, March 23, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Dallas are updating criteria and lifting the age restriction to test more North Texans. Criteria for testing sites is as follows: Shortness of breath Cough Must show a temperature of 99.6 or higher […]
As a result of the current state of emergency, the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) has developed a dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line available to their system of care to provide trauma informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety during this time of crisis. This service will operate […]
Celia Straight is a senior at Rockwall High School where she is a Lady Jacket varsity basketball player and co-captain, a member of National Honor Society and National Charity League. Upon graduation, Celia will attend Texas A&M University where she has been accepted into the College of Engineering and plans to major in mechanical […]
Kelsie Brouillette is a Senior at Rockwall High School. She is the daughter of Paul and Nicole Brouillette. Kelsie is a member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Business Professionals of America and a two year member of the JV tennis team. Kelsie has won various art awards including two pieces going to […]
(HEATH, TX) March 21, 2020 – The UPS Store®, located at 457 Laurence DR, Heath, TX, 75032, is designated as an essential business and remains open. Services including shipping, mail and package receiving, printing, scanning, faxing and notary are essential for a variety of people and businesses, including those fighting this pandemic in the Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Last month, 30 adults and 32 children attended the interactive workshop that offered a great opportunity for families to spend a fun time together learning about the unique migration of the Monarchs’ flight that includes Rockwall. Most agreed that the important lesson of the event was learning how to help save the beautiful endangered […]
Annabelle Tessitore is a senior at Rockwall High Shool. She is a member of the Stingerettes Drill Team and is their Communications Officer. Annabelle plans to attend Texas State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. Submitted by Valerie Tessitore. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing […]