Rockwall County Commissioners Court approve resolution requesting the renaming of State Highway 66 as the David Magness Highway

Rockwall County Commissioners Court approve resolution requesting the renaming of State Highway 66 as the David Magness Highway

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives to consider approval of renaming the portion of State Highway 66 extending through the county as the David Magness Highway. The resolution, which the court requested be considered […]

COVID VACCINE UPDATE: Vaccination roll-out continues in Rockwall County

COVID VACCINE UPDATE: Vaccination roll-out continues in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 – In partnership, Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands distributed one hundred and ten (110) doses of COVID-19 vaccine last week to Liberty Heights and Reese Manor senior living facilities. First doses were given to residents and staff who opted to receive the vaccine. As of January 27, […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court honors post-9/11 veterans, Employees of the Quarter

Rockwall County Commissioners Court honors post-9/11 veterans, Employees of the Quarter

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized post-9/11 veterans in the county with a resolution during its meeting today, Jan. 26th. The resolution honored the 4.7 million veterans who have continued to serve our nation since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 7,054 veterans […]

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs of Rockwall receives $22,000 donation from Ascent Protein

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs of Rockwall receives $22,000 donation from Ascent Protein

ROCKWALL, TX – January 26, 2021- This week, Ascent Protein announced a $22,000 donation to Patriot PAWS, a non-profit service organization dedicated to training service dogs to support veterans in their emotional and physical recovery. Ascent is a family-owned company based in Denver, Colorado that is well-known in the fitness and sports industry for producing […]

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet appoints Janet Nichol, current Royse City Mayor, as County Commissioner Pct. 4

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet appoints Janet Nichol, current Royse City Mayor, as County Commissioner Pct. 4

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 — After the untimely death of Commissioner David Magness, Precinct 4, a huge void was left for Rockwall County. David’s dedication to his calling, friendly attitude, and comprehensive knowledge regarding transportation will be sorely missed. County Judge David Sweet undertook a painstaking process to identify the ideal person to […]

Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution from the Department of State Health Services

Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution from the Department of State Health Services

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 — In week six of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the Texas Department of State Health Services reports  more than one million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The supply of vaccine is currently limited, but more vaccine is sent to Texas each week. DSHS expects […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands donation drop off day scheduled Feb. 6

Rockwall County Helping Hands donation drop off day scheduled Feb. 6

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 — A Helping Hands donations drop off spot will be accepting items at Towne Center Park in Heath on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to drop off clean, gently used clothing, shoes, books, household goods and furniture. For more information contact […]

Rockwall County long-term care facilities receive first round of COVID-19 vaccine

Rockwall County long-term care facilities receive first round of COVID-19 vaccine

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 — Rockwall County Judge David Sweet is happy to announce that all 12 long-term care facilities have now received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All residents, staff and caregivers who wanted to participate had the opportunity to receive the vaccine. From the beginning of the pandemic, a […]

Rockwall County COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Rockwall County COVID-19 Vaccine Update

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 — Governor Greg Abbot announced a change in the state’s strategy to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to Texans. This new strategy now being implemented by the state involves shifting available vaccines to hub locations, focused on larger metro areas including Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant County, […]