(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2020) With the phased re-opening of the Texas economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggling local businesses are breathing a collective sigh of relief as they try to return to a new normal. Although area restaurants and small businesses are heavily impacted by COVID-19, many around the county are better […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 29, 2020 – We have two more confirmed cases today from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Both cases are in the City of Rockwall. One person is in their 70’s, and one person is in their 50’s. 31 people […]
Curbside voting available ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – Early voting runs June 29 through July 10 (closed July 3 and 4) for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Runoff. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. See the schedule below for hours and locations. The Rockwall County Elections Office encourages […]
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30 (ROWLETT, TX – June 29, 2020) Attention Rowlett teens – are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to YOUR community? If so, the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is now accepting applications! Comprised of seven regular members, along with three alternatives, who are sophomores, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary inducted its new president, directors and officers for 2020-2021 in a virtual Zoom meeting on June 25. Congrats to the following Rotarians who will take on their new roles for the club: Dana Macalik – President Kevin Pate – President Elect Leslie Buie – Immediate Past […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 25, 2020) Rowlett’s Health Department has reported five new cases of COVID-19 in the Rockwall County portion of Rowlett. One person is in their 20’s. Three people are in their 30’s. One person is in their 40’s. Broadmoor Update Broadmoor Medical Lodge […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 25, 2020) Rockwall Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Pettinger Nature Preserve – a 26-acre preserve located behind the Walgreens in north Rockwall. The project is named after the property’s owners Wesley and Hedwig Pettinger, who dedicated the land (nearly $700,000 in value) to Rockwall Parks and […]
DALLAS – As part of the 635 East Project construction, the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes between Jim Miller Road and Northwest Drive will close Monday morning, June 29 until the end of the project in late 2024. At that time, they will re-open as they are – reversible non-tolled HOV lanes. I-30 HOV […]
Here’s a digital look at our June/July “Back to Business” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, […]
(GARLAND ISD – TX – June 17, 2020) Garland ISD families will select from two options for their children when returning to school in August. Option 1: Full-time in-person on campuses, with heightened hygiene and disinfection protocols Option 2: Full-time virtual eLearning with district-provided technology and internet hotspots, as needed “GISD has been advocating with […]