ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 in Room 600 of the Administration/Education Center, 1050 Williams Street, or via video conference. Agenda items are shown below. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, online public comments may be submitted […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 – With visitor restrictions in place at hospitals and nursing homes due to the pandemic, many families have been unable to see their loved ones face-to-face for nearly five months, except through window visits or virtual check-ins. So yesterday, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab in Rockwall arranged a drive-by […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 – The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management today reported that Beacon Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation, located at 6700 Heritage Parkway, has 18 residents and 8 staff (three recovered) that have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Beacon Harbor is currently working with Garland Health Department, Rowlett Emergency Management, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 – What safety measures will be in place for Rockwall ISD bus riders this school year? Terry Penn, RISD Director of Transportation, said that safety measures include wearing a mask and sanitizing hands when boarding and disembarking the bus. Only one student will be allowed per seat, except for […]
GARLAND, TX – July 30, 2020 — In an effort to meet the needs of district students, Garland ISD has announced an update to free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2020-21. Twenty-four schools qualifying for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) will provide breakfast and lunch […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 — As North Texans prepare for the coming school year, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will mark their commitment to building confident, resilient girls with a premier virtual event, Start Strong – a panel discussion to help parents of rising kindergartners start their students’ education on the right foot. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 — Sign ups are available for those residing in Rockwall County to get a free test for COVID-19 this Friday (July 31) and Saturday (Aug. 1) at Lake Pointe Church (701 E Interstate 30). Those wishing to get tested must register for an appointment at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da9ab2aa1fbc43-free. Tests will be […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 – Chris and Molli know our local community is being hit hard right now, which is why they want to give back! They’re bringing the “tip challenge” to Rockwall and encouraging small donations like $0.50 or $1.00, which they will then put back into our community by visiting a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 – Latest official update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management. They noted that DSHS has not provided an updated number of Tests Conducted in Rockwall County. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, […]
DALLAS, TX – July 29, 2020 — The Dallas Sidekicks Dancers, a professional dance team supporting the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), have announced they will be doing virtual auditions for their 2020-2021 dance team. Due to COVID 19 and social distancing recommendations, the team felt virtual auditions would be the […]