Fate photography studio ranked among Top 25 Best Dallas Newborn Photographers

Fate photography studio ranked among Top 25 Best Dallas Newborn Photographers

ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 — Little Blessings Photography Studio (209 Pitt Cir. in Fate) recently was ranked as one of the Top 25 Best Dallas Newborn Photographers in 2020 by Expertise. The online resource company Expertise vets local service providers, then uses an algorithm to rank businesses based on criteria like experience, consumer […]

Area universities, Texas Research Alliance to provide innovative transportation assistance

North Texas becoming a center for testing of mobility innovation   Dec. 8, 2020 (Arlington, Texas) –  A new research initiative has been developed to help industry, municipalities and public agencies meet real-world transportation challenges through innovative partnerships with universities across Dallas-Fort Worth. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is partnering with the Texas […]

Rockwall Art League provides lessons to individuals with special needs through ArtReach mail program

Rockwall Art League provides lessons to individuals with special needs through ArtReach mail program

ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 —Even during a pandemic, the Rockwall Art League is finding innovative ways to bring the benefits of art to those with developmental disabilities through a new mail program. Due to COVID-19, students of the Rockwall Art League ArtReach’s MHMR program have been unable to attend classes. So RAL ArtReach […]

Groundbreaking Wednesday for FRESH by Brookshire’s in Fate

Groundbreaking Wednesday for FRESH by Brookshire’s in Fate

FATE, TX – December 7, 2020 – Representatives from Brookshire Grocery Co. and the Fate City Council will gather for an official groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the new FRESH by Brookshire’s store coming to Fate. The event will be hosted at the future site, located near the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, and […]

Notice to Rockwall County from State Health Services regarding GA-32, 50% occupancy

Notice to Rockwall County from State Health Services regarding GA-32, 50% occupancy

ROCKWALL, TX – December5, 2020 – The following letter from Dr. John Hellerstedt, Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services, was sent today to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and local Mayors regarding Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32. Dear Judge Sweet: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-32, which superseded GA-30. […]

Rockwall Helping Hands seeks volunteers for Toy Drive Distribution

Rockwall Helping Hands seeks volunteers for Toy Drive Distribution

ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — Instead of having volunteers escort families through the gym to select toys, Rockwall Helping Hands is calling each family to get a wish list for their children. The week before distribution day, toys will be sorted, selected and packed for each child by volunteers. On the day of […]

Lyons Air & Heat in Rockwall announces $500 Christmas gift card giveaway for four families in need

Lyons Air & Heat in Rockwall announces $500 Christmas gift card giveaway for four families in need

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 – Lyons Air & Heat today announced a Christmas Gift Card Giveaway for four families in need. Owner Johnny Lyons said in a Facebook post, “2020 has brought many, many challenges to all of us. Lyons Air & Heat would like the opportunity to give back to our community. […]

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller announces her retirement

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller announces her retirement

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — Longtime Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recently announced her retirement after nearly a decade of service to the community. Miller made the announcement in the following letter of resignation dated today, Dec. 1, 2020, to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: “It has been an honor and a great […]

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]