ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Dirk Perritt to serve as the Health Authority for the county. Dr. Perritt marks the third individual to serve as the County Healthy Authority, following the recent resignation from the role by Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly. Dr. Perritt […]
GARLAND, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The Kelly Clarkson Show featured South Garland High School grads Tonya and Toya Harris for being two-time Vals and Sals. Watch the clip here>> https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/video/twin-sisters-graduate-top-of-their-class-for-2nd-time/4290785 Not only did the twins graduate as the SGHS valedictorian and salutatorian, they will also receive the same honors in their doctoral program. […]
FATE, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – On January 3, 2021 at approximately 11:26 p.m., Rockwall County dispatchers received an urgent call from a parent that her 12-year-old son was missing. The mother was awakened by the garage door being closed at 11:20 p.m. and quickly found him missing. The son had left a written message […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — During the holidays, state and local tax firm KE Andrews in Rowlett provided Christmas cheer to more than 60 children of Cain Middle School families. They adopted Cain Middle families who were in need due to the pandemic, shopped for presents to give to the kiddos, wrapped them […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – To provide a safe environment with ample space for graduates and guests, the Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will now take place on the same day at the new Globe Life Field, located at 734 Stadium Drive in Arlington. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – Meet Kobalt! This spunky little girl is ready for her forever home. Kobalt is a Tortie girl who had a rough start to life so she lives, loves, and plays like there is no tomorrow! She loves people (big and small), dogs (big and small), food (grain free, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The North Central Texas Council of Governments is conducting an online input opportunity beginning Jan. 11 to give residents the chance to comment on changes to the Transportation Improvement Program and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Staff will provide the public with changes made to the 2021-2024 TIP and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: Texas hub providers will receive 158,825 doses of vaccine based on the number of people each provider estimated it could serve in a week. An additional 38,300 doses will go to other providers to continue vaccination in communities statewide. In […]
ROCKWALL, TX – January 11, 2021 — As hospitals continue to do all in their power to manage the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Carter BloodCare reports that the blood supply for North, Central and East Texas communities remains very limited. Carter BloodCare Vice President of Organizational Relations Moore said while the need for blood […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club, selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of December, Jamy Keaffer, Michael Gomez and Landry Moore were each nominated by their coaches and selected as Jacket Athletes […]