(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
July 2, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2020) Sail With Scott founder and former Rockwall mayor Scott Self passed away on June 30th. Scott succumbed to complications with cancer while on hospice at his home at the age of 70. To call Scott an experienced sailor would be an understatement. He first learned at the young age […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2020 – The Rockwall ISD shared the following message through its website and social media today: Planning for 2020-2021 As we move towards the 2020-2021 school year, we will need to work together as a community of staff, students, and parents as we do our best to mitigate the […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2020 – We have received 27 additional confirmed cases from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and 3 additional confirmed cases from the Rowlett Health Department. 21 of the cases are in the City of Rockwall. 1 case is in the […]