Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Employees of the Quarter, honors Detention Officer with life saving award

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Employees of the Quarter, honors Detention Officer with life saving award

ROCKWALL, TX – October 27, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized Employees of the Third Quarter 2021 from the Sheriff’s Office and County Clerk’s office during its regular meeting on Oct. 26. Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett presented the Sheriff’s Office’s nominee for Employee of the Quarter, Officer Erin Klosterman of the Detention […]

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes the community as they host Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett presenting helpful tips on ‘How to Spot Danger Before It Spots You!’ The free, Lunch and Learn program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in the YMCA Conference Room, […]

Sabine Creek Ranch hosts Bodfish Chapter – Association of Marines Campout, welcomes Mounted Color Guard

Sabine Creek Ranch hosts Bodfish Chapter – Association of Marines Campout, welcomes Mounted Color Guard

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett, local Marines honored with Distinguished Bodfish Service Award   ROCWALL, TX – May 24, 2021 — This past weekend, the Bodfish Chapter – Association of Marines and FMF Corpsmen held its annual Campout at Sabine Creek Ranch and welcomed the renowned Mounted Color Guard. The Bodfish Chapter, a nonprofit veterans […]

Terry Garrett sworn in as Rockwall County Sheriff this morning

Terry Garrett sworn in as Rockwall County Sheriff this morning

ROCKWALL, TX – January 1, 2021 – Terry Garrett, joined with his wife Dr. Shelley Garrett and family, was sworn in on January 1, 2021, by 382nd District Judge Brett Hall as the 18th Sheriff of Rockwall County. Sheriff Garrett began his 40-plus-year career in public safety in 1976, while still in high school, working […]

Honoring Chief Terry Garrett for 14 years of service to the City of Heath

Honoring Chief Terry Garrett for 14 years of service to the City of Heath

(City of Heath, Texas, May 29, 2020) Last night the City of Heath and Department of Public Safety hosted a Drive-By Farewell Salute to honor DPS Chief Terry Garrett as he retires from the City after 14 years of service. The “parade” in Towne Center Park was led by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse and […]

Heath bids farewell to retiring DPS Chief with surprise drive-by parade

Heath bids farewell to retiring DPS Chief with surprise drive-by parade

(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 […]

City of Heath pays tribute to retiring DPS Chief Terry Garrett with proclamation

City of Heath pays tribute to retiring DPS Chief Terry Garrett with proclamation

(HEATH, TX – May 26, 2020) Chief Terry Garrett, Director of the Department of Public Safety, is retiring from the City of Heath after 14 years of dedicated service. Heath Mayor Kelson Elam and the City Council honored Chief Garrett with this proclamation tonight. But, as the City of Heath hints on its Facebook page, “there’s […]

Terry Garrett announces run for Rockwall County Sheriff

Terry Garrett announces run for Rockwall County Sheriff

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Rockwall County Citizens: As most are already aware, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term. Sheriff Eavenson has been a strong leader for Rockwall County with unparalleled integrity and dedication. His positive impact on the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office […]

Open Letter to Terry Garrett, Heath DPS

Editor’s Note: We often receive letters from readers about positive experiences they’ve had with local businesses or hometown heroes doing great work in the community. This is one of those messages, and we were asked by the contributor to share it as an Open Letter to Terry Garrett of Heath Department of Public Safety. (HEATH, […]