(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2020) WEATHER PERMITTING, traffic on State Highway 276 between SH 205 and Farm-to-Market 549 (FM 549) will shift from its current configuration to a divided roadway on Tuesday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Westbound traffic will be placed on the newly constructed roadway and eastbound traffic will remain at […]
Out of sight, but not out of mind Support needed during Child Abuse Prevention Month and COVID-19 pandemic ROCKWALL TX – April 21, 2020 – This weekend, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), a local non-profit dedicated to helping abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, will host a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2020) This weekend, realtors Rick and Dianna Johnson of RE/MAX Landmark in Rockwall will host a fundraiser offering handcrafted face masks and the chance to support a noteworthy cause. On Saturday, April 25, join the RE/MAX Landmark team in their parking lot (2850 Shoreline Trail) from 12 p.m. to 2 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2020) During these uncertain times, it is especially important to recognize the importance and value of all Rockwall County volunteers. Each year, thousands of 4-H volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. Rockwall County Extension volunteers will be among the millions across the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed an update yesterday from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on the COVID-19 pandemic in a video conference. Sweet provided the following updated numbers related to the virus outbreak in the state: 133,226 tests have been administered statewide 13,906 confirmed positive cases of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet has amended the current Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s current order until April 30th. Some key changes include: – updates to the definitions of essential businesses and essential services to be in line with federal guidelines. Here is a link to […]
Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, in partnership with the mayors of several other cities in Rockwall County, has petitioned Governor Greg Abbott to put a freeze on property tax values for 2020. In concern for the numerous financial challenges residents have already experienced this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the potential hard times still […]
Mayors in Rockwall County, including Heath Mayor Kelson Elam, have joined their counterparts statewide in asking Governor Gregg Abbott to avoid a probable double digit property tax increase for Texas property owners by adopting the 2019 property tax valuations for the year 2020. The Mayors also asked that any newly developed property that was not […]
Can you help support our local heroes? (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2020) A PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) drive for first responders and hospital personnel in Rockwall County. The following items are in demand: • N95 masks • Elastic bands for sewing homemade masks • Surgical masks • Surgical gloves • Isolation gowns • […]
In a recent interview with Blue Ribbon News, State Representative Justin Holland discussed COVID-19 testing and the importance of adhering to the Shelter In Place order for Rockwall County in order to flatten the curve. Holland said the biggest thing for people to realize is that there are many people who don’t need to be […]