New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court Judge of the 382nd District Court, officially swore in Ashley Bellows as the […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Rockwall County, TX (October 30, 2024) – If you take care of someone who is older or who has a disability, you are a caregiver. Respite care, where someone else looks after your loved one while you take a break, is a great way for you to take some time for yourself. Taking time for […]

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – I have had a varied career, lived in various places, and have many varied interests. This time of the year brings two of my many interests together, the military and gardening. I am a naturalized Texan! (I wasn’t born here, but…) Where I grew up, November 11 was called […]

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 […]

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