Rockwall, TX (May 1, 2025) – Jason Hudson recently was named Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County. The new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital is scheduled to open this fall in Heath, Texas, and will treat patients with disabling injuries or illnesses caused by strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s […]
9-1-1 Cares School Supply Drive Underway ROCKWALL, TX (May 1, 2025) Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch has launched a school supply drive. Now through July 19, they are collecting the following essentials for Rockwall County students in need: Glue sticks Scissors Folders Colored Pencils Markers Notebooks Binders Erasers Disinfecting Wipes Liquid Glue Small 80z Hand […]
Rockwall, TX (April 23, 2025) – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is proud to invite the community to join us in observing Blue Sunday, a National Day of Prayer dedicated to raising awareness and praying for abused and neglected children. This year, Blue Sunday will take place on April 27, 2025, and we […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) – Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lorne Liechty hosted a public town hall forum to discuss the proposed Outer Loop and its potential impact on Rockwall County. Attendees included State Representative Katrina Pierson, County Judge Frank New, Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy, and other county and city elected officials. […]
Terrell, TX (April 17, 2025) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting for the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride for free. Early voting free rides will be available weekdays from Tuesday, April 22 […]
Pictured from left to right: (back row) Annette Wallace, Christian Yettke, Ellen Reed, Judge Brett Hall, Cindy MacArthur & Rewina Embaye (front row) Devon Valderas, Eureka Williams, Tammy Horton, Glenda Denton & Jamie Fields Rockwall, Texas (April 16, 2025) – In honor of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in ten new […]
Rockwall, TX (April 15, 2025) – The Rockwall County Health Authority is issuing this public health notification to inform residents that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in our county. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has indicated this case may be connected to the recent West Texas outbreak based on […]
Rockwall County (March 23, 2025) – In the heart of Rockwall County, a beacon of hope shines for children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse. The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC) is a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for victims and their families. Through a collaborative, […]
Photo L to R: Commissioners John Stacy and Dana Macalik, President & CEO at Rockwall Helping Hands Jon Bailey, and County Judge Frank New Rockwall, TX (April 14, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court was invited to tour the new Rockwall County Helping Hands facility. This tour provided an opportunity to see firsthand how the […]
TERRELL, TX (April 10, 2025) — STAR Transit is delighted to announce the return of Rider Appreciation Week, April 21-26. The annual celebration features a full week of free rides and other giveaways. “Rider Appreciation Week is our opportunity to show how much we value our riders in the communities we serve,” said Kim Britton, […]