County Judge David Sweet orders Shelter In Place for Rockwall County

County Judge David Sweet orders Shelter In Place for Rockwall County

In a meeting of the Commissioners Court this morning, March 24, Rockwall County Judge David Sweet issued the following Shelter In Place (SIP) Order for Rockwall County, to go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 24 and last until 11:59 p.m. on April 15:   “I know this is a tough spot for every […]

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority provides dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority provides dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line

As a result of the current state of emergency, the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) has developed a dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line available to their system of care to provide trauma informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety during this time of crisis. This service will operate […]

Message from the Rockwall County Health Authority on COVID-19 (Sunday, March 22)

Message from the Rockwall County Health Authority on COVID-19 (Sunday, March 22)

From Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority: We understand the frustrations of some in Rockwall County regarding COVID-19 testing and assure you we are doing our best to overcome these limitations. Well over 60 tests are out at labs pending for Rockwall County residents. Testing is continuing to increase throughout the region. However, turn around […]

COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Health Authority: Zero confirmed cases in Rockwall County, but community spread is assumed

COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Health Authority: Zero confirmed cases in Rockwall County, but community spread is assumed

Message from Rockwall County Health Authority  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 20, 2020) Please be advised, as of 12 p.m. Friday, March 20, there have been ZERO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County under public health monitoring. The Rockwall County Health Authority has spoken to physicians seeing patients all over the county for suspected COVID-19 […]

U.S. Surgeon General urges blood donations during Coronavirus threat

U.S. Surgeon General urges blood donations during Coronavirus threat

  (ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During the continuing COVID-19 threat, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams is asking for Americans to increase blood donations, in an effort to help those who need it. There is currently a shortage, and in the coming days and weeks, more may be needed. He stresses that additional precautions […]

City of Rockwall Limits In-Person Interaction, Encourages Online Permitting and Documentation

City of Rockwall Limits In-Person Interaction, Encourages Online Permitting and Documentation

From the City of Rockwall: March 20, 2020 – In an attempt to protect our customers, contractors and city personnel in these uncertain times, the Rockwall Building Inspection and Neighborhood Improvement Services Departments encourage you to utilize our existing online tools to obtain permits, certificate of occupancy and/or contractor registrations. You can find more information […]

City of Rockwall Mayor Issues Revised Declaration of Local State of Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency

City of Rockwall Mayor Issues Revised Declaration of Local State of Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency

The City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued the following revised disaster declaration in public health for the City of Rockwall, following Governor Greg Abbott’s recent Executive Orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 : WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS-CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared […]

Governor Abbott to participate in statewide television Town Hall on coronavirus tonight

Governor Abbott to participate in statewide television Town Hall on coronavirus tonight

Governor and Top State Officials to Address Statewide Response to Coronavirus Outbreak (MARCH 19, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. announced a live virtual Town Hall meeting on at 7 p.m. CT Thursday, March 19. The Governor will discuss the statewide response to the current coronavirus outbreak and will be joined by top […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office takes steps in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office takes steps in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 18, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office has taken steps in conjunction with elected officials and department heads as we continue to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As citizens of Rockwall County, be assured that we are in close communication on a daily basis with all levels of […]

City of Rockwall Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency

City of Rockwall Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency

The City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued the following disaster declaration in public health for the City of Rockwall: WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS-CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and   WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 […]