Outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County begins October 22

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public safety hazard exacerbated by outdoor burning. The following regulations are detailed in the Order: Except as provided, all outdoor […]

Deal Me In: Rockwall County Newcomers group bridges relationships for 50 years

Deal Me In: Rockwall County Newcomers group bridges relationships for 50 years

Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) – In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila decided, along with another friend, Glo Dodd, to form their own organization. Now, 50 years later […]

Texas Health Resources Foundation and Cissi Scott Foundation partner for lifesaving health care

Texas Health Resources Foundation and Cissi Scott Foundation partner for lifesaving health care

Rockwall, TX (October 18, 2024) – The Texas Health Resources Foundation is honored to be a beneficiary of the Cissi Scott Foundation, in memory of the long-time resident of Rockwall County. Cissi’s family created the foundation in memory of their mom, who battled breast cancer for 27 years before passing away in 2020. Today, her […]

A first-hand account of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in North Carolina

A first-hand account of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in North Carolina

Rockwall, TX (October 18, 2024) – Earlier this month, Jarod Rosson, the Emergency Management Coordinator for Rockwall County, joined emergency managers from across Texas as part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Incident Support Task Force (ISTF) to assist with the response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The Texas team relieved a […]

Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

  Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she appears to be housebroken. Swift enjoys doggie treats and is learning how much fun she can have with doggie toys! She is very sweet […]

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club members Kami Webb, Mary Walsh, Farrah Brabson, Frances Roberts, Norma Morris (charter member), Charisa Hauser, Sue Reeves, Giovanna Psolka, Angela Furguson, Mary Grace Fraiser (charter member), and Holly Lyons shown pictured with Commissioners Macalik, Sevier and Judge New. Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court proudly recognizes the […]

Behavioral health counseling in the Rockwall County Detention Center

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – Under the leadership of Sheriff Garrett and with guidance from Kelley Akins, LPC-S, Director of Behavioral Health, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is leading the way in inmate care with its innovative intern program. This unique initiative supports the professional development of future Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and provides […]

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Meet Coffee and Coconut! This adorable sibling pair came into our care together. Both 7 years old, Coffee (female, all ears) is a cuddly Chihuahua-mix who weighs 6 pounds. Sweet Coconut (male, gray muzzle) weighs 7 pounds. Both dogs are housebroken, friendly with people and other dogs, spayed/neutered, current […]

Rockwall County Public Notice: Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

Rockwall County Public Notice: Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

Rockwall County, TX (October 3, 2024) – The Rockwall County Elections Office will conduct Logic & Accuracy testing for the equipment to be used in the November 5, 2024, election. Testing will occur beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024.  The public is welcome to attend this event […]