Business owners, facility managers advised to flush building plumbing systems before reopening (April 29, 2020) As state, county and local officials begin to prepare to allow for some businesses and facilities to reopen, health officials and water experts are advising building owners and managers to take steps to ensure water safety in buildings that have […]
UPDATE 8:35PM – New data received from DSHS states 30 cases recovered in Rockwall County. Broadmoor Medical Lodge UPDATE 8:35PM – All testing of residents and staff is complete. To date, there are a total of 26 COVID-19 cases, 20 residents, and 6 staff. Of these 26 cases, 11 were asymptomatic and showed no signs of […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 28, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott has placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact parts of Central, North, and East Texas on Tuesday through early Wednesday morning. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has rostered Texas Highway Patrol, Texas A&M Forest Service Saw […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 28, 2020) On April 27, Governor Abbott announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2020) Senior 2020, Brennan Garner, is a 4-year southpaw pitcher at Rockwall High School. He hopes to play college baseball and pursue a degree in Sociology. After college, Brennan plans to attend the police academy. He aspires to one day be a FBI agent. Submitted by Jami Werth. Help us shine […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 28, 2020) Katie Smith, is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She attended Maurine Cain Middle School and Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School. She has been a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) for all of high school. Katie has always loved animals. She spends […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2020) Kaleigh McKown is a senior at Rockwall High School and attended Nebbie Williams Elementary and Williams Middle School. Kaleigh is a member of PALS and has loved working with the 2nd graders at Celia Hays Elementary. She attends Lakepointe Church, loves serving through missionary work in Africa and has worked […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2020) Ross Roach is a senior at Rockwall High School. He is a 4 year member of the Orange Wave Band and a active member of Lake Pointe Church. Ross also attended Grace Hartman Elementary and Williams Middle School. Ross recently earned his pilot’s license and will be attending Oklahoma […]
Highlights: The new Executive Order allows all retail stores, restaurants, malls, movie theaters, museums and libraries to open on May 1st. These businesses can only operate at up to 25% occupancy. In counties with five or fewer positive cases of COVID-19, the new Order allows these businesses to operate at up to 50% occupancy. Salons, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2020) Jordan Pabian is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, previously attending Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Cain Middle School. A four year member of the RHHS volleyball team, Jordan has also earned academic excellence awards each year. She currently serves as President of National Honor Society, Vice-President of Mu Alpha Theta, […]