The Rockwall Police Department is reporting the arrest of three people this week on charges of possession of child pornography:

Electric bills are likely to rise for everyone, experts and consumer advocates say, but some Texans on variable rate contracts have been hit with immediate, massive price spikes. Lawmakers and the governor have promised to help, but haven't said how.

Robin Mayhew of Cleburne and thousands of other Johnson County residents spent the past five or six days without power wondering if they’d been left behind.

Texas will get nearly 600,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for next week, allowing the state to distribute the vaccine to the largest number of counties so far. The deliveries will help catch up storm-delayed first and second shots for eligible Texans.

As Texas became dark across the state this week because of power outages caused by Winter Storm Uri, several Burleson churches opened their doors to serve as warming centers.

President Joe Biden also said he has directed multiple federal agencies to assist people in the state.

Godley is the latest city to issue a boil water notice. The city's notice, which was announced Thursday, is because of reduced pressure and system-wide reduction in water service as a result of Winter Storm Uri.

From Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper:

Shelters remain open in Cleburne and Burleson for those without power or otherwise stranded in the cold and officials and residents continue to reach out to those in need.

The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers for a potential large-scale COVID-19 vaccination program. The office issued the following notice this afternoon:

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots.  The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  For this purpose, STAR Transit is temporarily adding Saturday service from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Reservations should be made at least one service day in advance and are based on vehicle availability.  

In partnership, Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands distributed 110 doses of COVID-19 vaccine last week to Liberty Heights and Reese Manor senior living facilities.

On Jan. 31, City Manager Rick Crowley will retire after 42 years in municipal government, 37 of those with the city of Rockwall. A lot has changed here since his arrival, and throughout his tenure, Crowley has made a huge impact on the growth and success of the city of Rockwall.

A new Rockwall County Commissioner has been named to fill vacancy on the court, which was the result of the sudden passing of a long standing member of the panel.

A new Rockwall County Commissioner has been named to fill vacancy on the court, which was the result of the sudden passing of a long standing member of the panel.

12:50 Update: All appointments were filled within 10 minutes of releasing the registration link. Helping Hands is working with their scheduling vendor to correct the waiting list issue now, and they have requested additional vaccine from the State.  Several other partners, including the Rockwall County Health Authority, County Judge David Sweet, and the Office of Emergency Management, have asked for large quantities of the vaccine as well.  The larger issue at hand is in regards to vaccine supply to the State of Texas.  Rockwall County can and will administer large amounts of the vaccine once it is received from the State.

The congressman representing much of North Texas in Washington, D.C., was strongly opposed to President Donald Trump being impeached for a second time.

A Royse City woman sought in connection with a reported homicide in Greenville, has been taken into custody.

The Walmart Neighborhood Market location at 850 W Rusk St closed at 2 p.m. Thursday as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building.

The Walmart Neighborhood Market location at 850 W Rusk St closed at 2 p.m. Thursday as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building.

The Texas Senate elected state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, to serve as president pro tempore during the 87th Legislature. Birdwell had the unique privilege of being sworn in by his brother, Justice Wade Birdwell of Arlington. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety will join the country in observing national AMBER Alert Awareness Day on Wednesday, marking 25 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman of Arlington, Texas, was abducted.

About 60 people filled a room at Cross Timbers Church in Valley View on Thursday evening, Jan. 7, to hear from the four Republican candidates on the ballot for the Texas House District 68 special election.