Rockwall County Clerk earns prestigious 5-Star Exemplary Award

Rockwall County Clerk earns prestigious 5-Star Exemplary Award

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2022) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg was recently presented with the 2021 Five Star Exemplary Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services for excellence in the vital statistics registration process. The 5-Star award is the highest honor possible and acknowledges Vital Statistics partners who understand the importance of vital statistics […]

Rowlett police seek info in murder investigation

Rowlett police seek info in murder investigation

ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 11, 2021) On Nov. 8, 2021, Rowlett police responded to an unconscious person call in the 7400 block of Gillon Drive. Rowlett police officers responded and found a deceased male who was later identified as 42-year-old Darrell Lewis. Darrell Lewis had been shot to death. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information […]

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

AUSTIN – Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is monitoring its progression through the state and is asking for the public’s help to understand how WNS is affecting vulnerable bat populations. “Last […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County: First death reported outside of Broadmoor

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County: First death reported outside of Broadmoor

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 14, 2020) We have received confirmation of our first death outside of the Broadmoor Facility. An 80-year-old resident of Fate has passed away. RCOEM and all of Rockwall County are thinking about and praying for the friends and family of the resident. There […]

Eighth COVID-19-related fatality at Broadmoor’s Medical Lodge in Rockwall

Eighth COVID-19-related fatality at Broadmoor’s Medical Lodge in Rockwall

From Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2020) We regret to inform you that another fatality has occurred at Broadmoor.  To date, there are 60 COVID-19 cases in Broadmoor, 39 residents (15 recovered), 21 staff (17 recovered), and 8 fatalities. Broadmoor administration is conducting another round of testing today and […]