01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Local News for Rockwall, Texas
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01/13/2021
Blood donors urgently needed as supply is critical
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Carter Bloodcare Centers are reporting that the need for blood supply is critical. Please help share this message so that community and patient needs throughout the DFW area can be supported. DONORS NEEDED NOW The local blood supply needs your immediate attention. We are asking eligible blood donors READ MORE.
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Rockwall County Republican Women inducts new Executive Board members
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – During its meeting on Jan. 11 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, Rockwall County Republican Women introduced new members to its Executive Board. Rockwall County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Stephani Woodward led the swearing in of the new members. Congrats to the following new members READ MORE.
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Rockwall High band members break school records for TMEA All-Region, Area Honors
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Congratulations to the 48 Rockwall High School students who qualified for a spot in a Texas Music Educators Association Region 3 All-Region Band! A special congratulations to the 14 students that qualified for area (noted in bold with asterisk), which is the next step in becoming an all-state READ MORE.
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Cain Middle School families receive Christmas donations from KE Andrews of Rowlett
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – During the holidays, state and local tax firm KE Andrews in Rowlett provided Christmas cheer to more than 60 children of Cain Middle School families. They adopted Cain Middle families who were in need due to the pandemic, shopped for presents to give to the kiddos, wrapped them READ MORE.
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City of Heath honors staff: names 2020 Citywide Employee of the Year
The Grinch did not steal the city of Heath staff Christmas party, which took place via Zoom on Dec. 18 and included lunch delivered in multiple locations, and a party pack with celebration items including a flute and sparkling juice… Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Women in Need to host 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence on Valentine’s Weekend
Sponsorships available as Women in Need hosts its 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence event on Valentine’s weekend, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic abuse ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – As many of you know, intimate partner violence is still a big problem, and particularly with everyone being shut-in this past year. Sadly, we continue READ MORE.
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Garrett sworn in as Rockwall County Sheriff
Sheriff Terry Garrett, joined by his wife Dr. Shelley Garrett and family, was sworn in on Jan. 1 by 382nd District Judge Brett Hall as the 18th sheriff of Rockwall County. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.
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Meet Kobalt, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – Meet Kobalt! This spunky little girl is ready for her forever home. Kobalt is a Tortie girl who had a rough start to life so she lives, loves, and plays like there is no tomorrow! She loves people (big and small), dogs (big and small), food (grain free, READ MORE.01/13/2021
Housing sales up, inventory dwindling in county
The housing market in Rockwall County remained bullish at the close of 2020. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Graduation Ceremony Update for Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, and Quest Academy Class of 2021
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – To provide a safe environment with ample space for graduates and guests, the Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will now take place on the same day at the new Globe Life Field, located at 734 Stadium Drive in Arlington. READ MORE.01/13/2021
County adds 1,100 COVID-19 cases at start of year
Rockwall County added more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases to start 2021, as the health offices in the county also began vaccinating patients against the virus. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Rockwall County Commissioners Court appoints new Health Authority
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Dirk Perritt to serve as the Health Authority for the county. Dr. Perritt marks the third individual to serve as the County Healthy Authority, following the recent resignation from the role by Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly. Dr. Perritt READ MORE.01/13/2021
Trout fishing to be available in Rockwall
Local anglers will have an opportunity next month to land a rainbow trout, thanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Rockwall ISD to hold Board of Trustees election May 1, candidate packets now available
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12. 2021 – The 2021 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Three-year terms up for election are Place 1, presently held by Christopher Cuny, Place 2, presently held by Russ Childers and Place 3, presently held by Linda Duran. Candidate application packets may READ MORE.01/13/2021
Hawks end playoff run with loss to Cedar Hill
ARLINGTON – In only their second trip to the state football quarterfinals, the Rockwall-Heath Hawks hung tough with No. 8 state-ranked Cedar Hill. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall Bariatric Center recognized for higher quality in bariatric surgery
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering READ MORE.01/13/2021
Congressman condemns protest at Capitol Building
Rep. Patrick Fallon, the newly elected congressman representing Rockwall County in Washington, issued a statement this afternoon concerning the incidents which occurred at the U.S. Capitol when protesters forced their way into the building and disrupted the certification of the… Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.
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01/20/2021 – Chamber KEYS – Choose Me, Not The Competition
The Chamber KEYS are back NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 20th. With this professional development series, you can Keep Educating Yourself as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce brings you a variety of speakers and topics that matter to your business right now. For our first KEYS installment of 2021, we are bringing you Brad READ MORE.
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