Governor Abbott allocates emergency education relief funding for Texas higher education

Governor Abbott allocates emergency education relief funding for Texas higher education

JULY 9, 2020 – Governor Greg Abbott yesterday announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities. The investment of federal funds, advanced by Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker of the House […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/30/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/30/2020)

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 […]

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 […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/12/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/12/2020)

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management  (ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2020) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has received three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Texas DSHS. One case is in Rockwall. One case is in Fate. One case is in Royse City. One person is in their 20’s. One […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/10/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/10/2020)

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2020 – We have received an additional seven confirmed COVID-19 cases from Texas DSHS. Six of the cases are located in Rockwall. One case is located in Royse City. One person is in their 20’s. Three people are in their 30’s. […]

Rockwall County official COVID-19 Update (5/26/2020): no new cases reported, 12 fatalities at Broadmoor

Rockwall County official COVID-19 Update (5/26/2020): no new cases reported, 12 fatalities at Broadmoor

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management:  County Update: We have not received information about new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from DSHS. We have updated our graphic with the information we have received like reported recoveries, total tests performed, people who have reported the Rockwall County Hospitals. Broadmoor Update: We regret to inform you […]

Emergency Child Care available at Rockwall YMCA for front line workers

Emergency Child Care available at Rockwall YMCA for front line workers

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2020) Although all YMCA branches are currently closed due to COVID-19, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is among eleven branches across the metroplex offering limited childcare to those who serve as first responders, medical professionals, government officials, and those who continue their work during this challenging time. This care will be […]

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 […]

McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short declares local state of disaster due to public health emergency

McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short declares local state of disaster due to public health emergency

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – March 17, 2020) Mclendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short proclaimed a Local State of Disaster due to COVID-19. The City of Mclendon-Chisholm is taking appropriate measure to prevent, respond to and mitigate COVID-19. In addition to encouraging current CDC recommendations, the City of McLendon-Chisholm is taking the following proactive measures to reduce the spread of […]