Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/7/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/7/2020)

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2020) We have been working with the City of Rowlett to ensure cases in the Rowlett portion of Rockwall County are being reported. DSHS does not provide Rockwall County with all of Rowlett’s cases. Thanks Rowlett for being a great partner and sharing […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels celebrates client’s 100th birthday

Rockwall Meals on Wheels celebrates client’s 100th birthday

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2020) Today Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its longtime clients, Norma Gray. MOWSS joined Norma’s friends and family in delivering lots of goodies and fellowship for the birthday girl in social distancing fashion to commemorate her special day. As […]

Historical Foundation exhibit at Bailey House pays tribute to Rockwall as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’

Historical Foundation exhibit at Bailey House pays tribute to Rockwall as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 7, 2020)  Did you know Rockwall was once known as the Wedding Capital of Texas? In the 1940s and 50s, a marriage license could be obtained at all hours of the night –  thanks to a local doctor who kept his practice open late to provide blood tests, and a night watchman […]

State Fair of Texas officially canceled for 2020 season

State Fair of Texas officially canceled for 2020 season

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2020) The State Fair of Texas is officially canceled this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in North Texas. The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors made the decision to vote against opening the fair this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/6/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/6/2020)

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management  ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 – Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management, GIS, and County Judge David Sweet continued to work with DSHS over the holiday weekend. The data shown is updated, verified, and totals only include confirmed COVID-19 cases. Judge Sweet presented this data to […]

Dallas County reports largest increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations thus far

Dallas County reports largest increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations thus far

…and 1,214 additional positive COVID-19 cases DALLAS -As of 11 a.m. July 6, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 1,214 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 27,054, including 401 deaths. The additional six deaths being reported today include:  A man […]

Rockwall Police release video, seek ‘Vehicle of Interest’ in Z’s Catfish incident

Rockwall Police release video, seek ‘Vehicle of Interest’ in Z’s Catfish incident

ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 Detectives with the Rockwall Police Department are seeking this vehicle of interest, a blue, 4-door sedan In reference to the Criminal Mischief to Z’s Catfish. The pictures are grainy due to the proximity of the surveillance cameras. If you have information about this vehicle or its occupants, please contact Det. […]

Rockwall County celebrates groundbreaking of Rosini Vineyards in McLendon-Chisholm

Rockwall County celebrates groundbreaking of Rosini Vineyards in McLendon-Chisholm

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 6, 2020) Local residents Greg and Carol Rosini broke ground on the new Rosini Vineyards (411 State Highway 205) this morning. Located on 25 acres in the City of McLendon-Chisholm in southern Rockwall County, the winery will offer one-of-a-kind wines made from grapes grown right on the property’s vineyard, as well […]