(TERRELL, TX–December 19, 2017) STAR Transit announces reduced/free fare grace period ends December 31. On November 1, STAR Transit implemented its new fare structure. Part of the new structure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. During the reduced/free fare grace period, riders received discounts and free […]
Locally owned restaurant serves up thin crust pizza to support nonprofits (FORNEY, TX – Dec. 21, 2017) The second location of Eno’s Pizza Tavern will soft open in historic downtown Forney this month with a series of fundraising preview dinners to help introduce the restaurant to local diners while giving back to the community. The preview dinners will take place in late December, benefiting local Forney nonprofit organizations. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) CareNow is marking another significant milestone in compassionate care for North Texans with the opening of its 30th urgent care clinic in Rockwall. The facility opened to patients December 4. The new facility is located off I-30 and Horizon Rd at 600 Horizon Rd. in Rockwall. Walk-ins are welcome […]
(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 20, 2017) In a positive step and a victory for the people of Texas, the Texas Transportation Commission voted yesterday to scrap the toll element of the Dallas I-635 expansion project and the Austin I-35 project from the Uniform Transportation Plan (UTP). The commissioners recognized that the continued escalation of toll […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Tommy Baugh owner of North Texas Indoor Digital Billboards as its Ambassador of the Month for November 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) In early 2018, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 5, 2018 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Council Members are for a period of […]
Repeals Obamacare’s individual mandate and puts more money in Americans’ paychecks WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted today for the passage of the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the biggest tax cut since Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the bill will create bigger paychecks, spur […]
FATE, TX (December 15, 2017) – Fate Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Brian Griffeth retires after thirty-five-year career in law enforcement on Sunday, December 31. “These years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best interests of the community, and Chief Griffeth has worked constantly for the betterment of the Fate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) The ever-charming Historic Downtown Terrell is undergoing the first phase of a branding campaign that will make it a destination for both residents and visitors. New “Shop. Eat. Enjoy. Repeat.” pole banners lining Moore Avenue reflect the variety of retail shops, restaurants, professional and personal services found behind the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 11, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Celia Hays Elementary 6th grader Kaden Haack as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian David Sweet and Celia Hays Principal Tammi Schmitt presented Haack with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7. Schmitt said Hack’s leadership qualities both […]