(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 21, 2020) We have eight additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. Six are in Rockwall, two are in Royse City. Two people are under eighteen. Two people are in their 30’s. Two people are in their 40’s. One person is in their 60’s. One person is in their 80’s. To date, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2020) Rockwall County now has a COVID-19 impacted long-term care facility. Broadmoor Medical Lodge in Rockwall has two positive COVID-19 cases. Broadmoor’s administration is actively working with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Rockwall County Health Authority Dr. Gary A. Bonacquisti, County Judge David Sweet and the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2020) This weekend, realtors Rick and Dianna Johnson of RE/MAX Landmark in Rockwall will host a fundraiser offering handcrafted face masks and the chance to support a noteworthy cause. On Saturday, April 25, join the RE/MAX Landmark team in their parking lot (2850 Shoreline Trail) from 12 p.m. to 2 […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – 6PM, April 20, 2020) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has received confirmation from the Department of State Health Service about three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County. There was a case in Rockwall, Heath, and Royse City. Two cases were in their 60’s and one was in their […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 19, 2020) Small businesses in the City of Rowlett, like small businesses throughout the country, are suffering financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Estimates suggest that lost consumer spending may reach $16.5 billion across the Dallas-Fort Worth region between March and October of 2020. As a result, many small […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 17, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, supporting the nonprofit’s efforts in providing valuable resources to local kids in need during the coronavirus pandemic. With the crippling effects that the coronavirus has had on area businesses and nonprofits, the Rotary’s Youth Development Director John […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) With social distancing in place due to COVID-19, local photographer Destiny Wanamaker has found a creative way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community while virtually connecting friends and neighbors through photos. Wanamaker is offering five-minute family portrait sessions of residents on their front porches, […]
Raising funds to do Whatever It Takes for youth, families, and communities (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announced today a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the Commerce, Greenville, and Rockwall areas. In times of tragedy and crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs have stepped up […]
(DALLAS, TX – April 15, 2020) Starting April 15 the COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) located at the Ellis Davis Field House (EDFH) will begin utilizing self-swab testing kits, transitioning from nasopharyngeal swabs. “The self-swab testing method proves to be less invasive and is safer for patients and healthcare providers,” said Randall Payton, Incident […]