AUSTIN – With spring around the corner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking residents with bird feeders to routinely clean them, and the areas surrounding them, in order to help slow the spread of potentially deadly diseases among bird species. Seeds and seed hulls that accumulate on feeder trays and on the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2021 – Hermès, a local gelding trained at Black Star Sport Horses, just earned the prestigious title of Horse of the Year, awarded by the United States Equestrian Federation. Trainer Jessica Blackmon-White won a world title on Hermès last fall at the Grand National & World Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamations: Add crossbow to the definition of lawful archery equipment Modify the muzzleloader definition to clarify only the bullet or projectile must be loaded through the muzzle […]
AUSTIN – Much of the Rio Grande wild turkey range in Texas experienced two great years of turkey production and recruitment in 2019 and 2020, and this means that hunters this spring season can expect to see many jakes and two-year-old gobblers across most of the Rio Grande range. “Those jakes will also keep things […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2021 – The Rockwall County Historical Commission today unveiled an aerial photo of the City of Rockwall. County commissioners and members of the RCHC gathered in the basement of the Historic County Courthouse, where the new photo is on display next to a similar aerial photo taken 50 years ago. […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 8, 2021 – KemperSports and the Perry family are pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Dutler as the new general manager of Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Rockwall, TX. In this role, Dutler will oversee the entire business and operations for the club and lead the team in delivering an […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Following the devastating weather a few weeks ago, the Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club partnered with Rockwall Helping Hands to help restock their pantry. Thanks to an absolute outpouring of support from all over Rockwall County, the room was packed full of clothes and pantry donations for five […]
March 3, 2021 – The Texas Department of State Health Services today notified all vaccine providers that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration. Last night, DSHS received a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directing states to expand eligibility to include people who work in […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 3, 2021 – During the Rockwall City Council meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021, Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron awarded the Certificate of Merit to three Rockwall police officers. On December 29, 2020 the Dallas Police Department requested that north Texas agencies assist them in locating a murder suspect. Officer Wener […]
HEATH, TX – March 3, 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 stone. […]