AUSTIN, TX – Feb. 4, 2021 – Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) has appointed State Representative Justin Holland to serve on the House committee on Appropriations and as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Urban Affairs. “I am extremely honored to serve on Appropriations during a tough budget […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2021 – The Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club is excited to welcome Republican Party of Texas Chairman Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen West at their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 13. All local Republicans and fellow Republican clubs in Rockwall County are invited to attend the program, and the club encourages […]
Rockwall, Texas – February 2, 2021 – The Rockwall City Council has named long-time Assistant City Manager Mary Smith as the new interim City Manager. The move came on the heels of the retirement last week of former City Manager Rick Crowley. Mary Smith has served successfully in the dual role of Assistant City Manager […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the caregivers […]
WYLIE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Members of the Peter Emily International Dental Foundation spent a long day on January 30th providing needed check-ups and dental work to four big cats at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie. Diablo, Pepsi, Jafar, and Whistler all received the very best of dental care. […]
FATE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – The Fate City Council proclaimed today, February 3, 2021, as “K9 Public Safety Officer Czar Day.” Due to his age, Czar retired from the Fate Department of Public Safety on Monday, February 1, 2021. During his tenure, Czar certified in narcotics detection and evidence recovery through both the […]
HEATH, TX – February 1, 2021 – It was a small and safe gathering of Heath citizens with big hearts for service at the Dedication Ceremony held January 28 in Towne Center Park to commemorate the completion of the first Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) project and the preservation of a historic grist mill […]
AUSTIN – Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is monitoring its progression through the state and is asking for the public’s help to understand how WNS is affecting vulnerable bat populations. “Last […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 – Meet Butterscotch! This cutie-pie Labrador Retriever mix is two years old and weighs about 54 pounds. He loves to cuddle- but not JUST cuddle, he will nuzzle his head into his foster’s neck and groan from the pure joy of feeling safe and close to a human. How […]
TERRELL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 – STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointments 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 […]