ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 20, 2021) Rockwall-Heath High School’s Best Buddies recently hosted a ‘Pop Back to School’ event to ring in the new school year with their buddies. The school friendship chapters are back in session and working to spread inclusion on campuses from day one. Heath Department of Public Safety dropped by the event […]
Providing a collaborative response to victims of child abuse in Rockwall County ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2021) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County welcomed several special guests for a check presentation and signing ceremony Wednesday morning as the Board of Directors gathered for its first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic. MOU Signing Ceremony […]
(HEATH, TX — May 28, 2020) The City of Heath held a surprise drive-by farewell salute for Heath DPS Director Terry Garrett today, who’s retiring after 14 years of service to the city. Garrett is set to take the reigns as the next Rockwall County Sheriff in January 2021. Garrett has left a lasting legacy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, May 2. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 30, 2018) The Commissioners Court recently held a special meeting to select a consultant from an RFQ we sent out for a Rockwall County Jail space use/needs assessment. To address the need for such an assessment, let me preface this with some facts regarding the Rockwall County Jail. The jail was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 26, 2018) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, March 22. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]
(HEATH, TX – May 17, 2016) More than 100 fellow Peace Officers from surrounding Rockwall agencies and members of the public joined Heath DPS in honoring and remembering the law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was hosted on Monday, May 16, at Heath City Hall in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized several area first responders for their exceptional service to the community, and also welcomed new members to the club during its meeting on Thursday, April 21. Leaders with Rockwall police / fire / EMS, Fate DPS and Heath DPS presented several outstanding first responders […]
(HEATH, TX – April 19, 2016) In an unprecedented event for a local city council election in Heath, the Heath Police and Fire Association has endorsed a City Council candidate as their preferred choice to hold the office. David Warren is that choice. “The Heath Police and Fire Association is proud to endorse David Warren […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 24, 2015) Heath DPS Officers are gearing up for a cause in an effort to raise support for Carry the Load 2015. Officers Brandon Seery and Zach Wilfong have each agreed to run in the City of Heath’s annual Heart of Heath 5K Run on April 4 in FULL GEAR! Officer Seery […]