County Judge David Sweet gives update on COVID-19 during Rockwall Chamber of Commerce video conference

County Judge David Sweet gives update on COVID-19 during Rockwall Chamber of Commerce video conference

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed an update yesterday from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on the COVID-19 pandemic in a video conference. Sweet provided the following updated numbers related to the virus outbreak in the state: 133,226 tests have been administered statewide 13,906 confirmed positive cases of […]

Rockwall sixth grader makes face masks with 3D printer

Rockwall sixth grader makes face masks with 3D printer

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020) Hays Elementary sixth grader Luke LaGrange has been making face masks for first responders using 3D printing technology. After first discovering 3D printing in his fourth grade class, Luke became fascinated by the technology. He received his very own 3D printer for Christmas, and has been using it to […]

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Angela Garza has been homeschooling in Rockwall since the 8th grade. She belongs to a local homeschool co-op, Kings Harvest Homeschool Collective. Angela has been taking college courses at Eastfield College and Richland College through a homeschool program, Dallas County Collegiate Academy. She will not only have her high school […]

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

Rockwall, Texas – April 14, 2020 – The City of Rockwall continues to provide its full range of services to residents while taking recommended precautions. The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will modify the activities for their work session meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Consistent with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order and CDC recommended guidelines for […]

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet amends Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s order until April 30

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet amends Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s order until April 30

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet has amended the current Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s current order until April 30th. Some key changes include: – updates to the definitions of essential businesses and essential services to be in line with federal guidelines. Here is a link to […]

Senior Spotlight: Benjamin Wilke, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Benjamin Wilke, Rockwall High School

  (ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Rockwall High School senior Benjamin Wilke looks forward to attendingTexas Tech in the Fall 2020. He plans to major in Electrical Engineering. Submitted by Kate Wilke. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, innovative, diverse, […]

Trey Brooks named Rockwall High School Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach

Trey Brooks named Rockwall High School Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Trey Brooks, Rockwall High School Football Offensive Coordinator, was named the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Rockwall High School today. Brooks has served as an integral part of Rockwall High School’s highly successful football program and staff. When he first began at Rockwall High School, Coach Brooks was […]