ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2021 – Today, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the governing body that oversees the electric grid in Texas, is asking all Texans to limit and reduce their electric use this afternoon and through the evening. Citing a combination of high generation outages and higher-than-forecasted demand caused by a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2021 – For the second year in a row, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility and comprehensive rehab center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. All local […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – April 11, 2021 – On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 9:55 AM, Royse City Police Officer Michael Baley was helping a stranded motorist in the 200 Block of Westbound IH30 when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Baley was out of his patrol car and in the grassy […]
DALLAS – April 9, 2021 — Fair Park First, the non-profit manager of Fair Park, is searching for a qualified professional consultant or firm to conduct a parking and traffic study on and around the historic 277-acre campus. This study aims to ensure that access to Fair Park is maintained without overwhelming the surrounding neighborhoods […]
Cell phone use, other distractions cause 1 in 5 traffic crashes AUSTIN – Sadly, distracted driving is still near the top of the list when it comes to crashes on Texas roadways, coming in at No. 2 for traffic crash causes. Last year Texas roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crashes caused by a distracted driver […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Three Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy students will represent the State of Texas in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) competition from April 26 to May 9, 2021. Sophia Bryant, Ella Dilts, and Gavin Figert are the 2021 BPA National Leadership Conference […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Rockwall ISD Agricultural Mechanics students recently competed at the Rockwall Youth Fair where they brought home many awards. Class 4 – Trailers 1st place and Grand Champion – Round Bale Hay Trailer – Ashton Williams, Andrew Perez, Duston Shultz, Luke Rothbauer Class 3 – Gates -1st place and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad, is currently hiring lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic professionals to be part of their elite crew of Y staff. You can receive FREE training and a job if you pass the swim test. Job Fair dates are […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host a Citizen Pre-Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. This FREE, informational session will cover what is needed before beginning the application, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2021 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, in cooperation with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, is sharing the following information to support family members who are caring for a loved one. For more information, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-272-3921, or visit […]