Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approves hunting regulations changes for 2021-22

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approves hunting regulations changes for 2021-22

AUSTIN — Hunting regulations for the 2021-22 season were approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its public meeting held online March 25. Hunters will see some changes this fall, including the elimination of the experimental pronghorn season in the northern Panhandle and extension of the general pronghorn season from 9 to 16 […]

Skyline Juniors donates to Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem

Skyline Juniors donates to Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem

ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2021 – Empower 7 is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous donation of hygiene supplies from Skyline Juniors, www.skylinejuniors.com. During the North Texas Invitationals, Skyline Juniors hosted a box drive to collect hygiene items for Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem.  Together, the teams collected over 4,500 hygiene items to […]

Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service at Rockwall Harbor, Music Worship Service at stadium

Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service at Rockwall Harbor, Music Worship Service at stadium

ROCKWALL, TX – March 25, 2021 – First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4 at The Harbor in Rockwall. Bring your own lawn chair or blankets for this youth-led worship service on Easter. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. Registration for this event opens […]

First U.S. case of COVID-19 confirmed in cougars at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

First U.S. case of COVID-19 confirmed in cougars at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

WYLIE, TX – March 22, 2021 – In a growing number of species affected by the COVID-19 virus, a cougar at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX has tested positive as the first cougar in the United States, with only one other case being reported in South Africa. While sedated for […]

Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor May 2

Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor May 2

Annual Event Benefits Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp for Kids with Special Needs  ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2021 – Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – the return of the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. […]

Rockwall County Extension Agent: Soil testing helps your landscape and pastures look their best

Rockwall County Extension Agent: Soil testing helps your landscape and pastures look their best

ROCKWALL, TX – March 19, 2021 – Now is the time to take soil samples. 2020 provided us with many challenges, but the seasons were not disrupted.  Plants continued to grow and use nutrients from the soil even if we were not able to get out much to see the changes.  With the coming of […]

New Lone Star CASA volunteers sworn in

New Lone Star CASA volunteers sworn in

ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2021 – Lone Star CASA had five new CASA advocates sworn in on March 17 by Judge Brett Hall in Rockwall. Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) trains volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in Kaufman and Rockwall counties.  Helping Hearts are family members of volunteers who […]