Biologists examine winter weather impact on Texas wildlife

Biologists examine winter weather impact on Texas wildlife

AUSTIN – As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will be able to survive short durations of historic low temperatures and snow events. However, long-term impacts on a […]

Select YMCAs, including Rockwall, open as Winter Warming Center today

Select YMCAs, including Rockwall, open as Winter Warming Center today

ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2021 – Select YMCAs serving Dallas, Denton, Ellis and Rockwall counties, including the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, are opening their doors to those in the community without power and/or water as a safe place to warm up from 10:00am – 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 17. Participating YMCA’s include: Moorland Family YMCA at […]

Old Town Rockwall Neighborhood Association elects new officers

Old Town Rockwall Neighborhood Association elects new officers

ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2021 – Old Town Rockwall Neighborhood Association held their annual meeting Saturday, February 6 at Harry Myers Park and elected new officers.  Appreciation for her service to OTRNA was expressed to Alison Odom, outgoing President. New officers are, left to right:  Alan Smith, Vice President; Allison McNeely, President; Chris Eich, […]

Rockwall social services agency helps individuals with special needs move forward into adulthood

Rockwall social services agency helps individuals with special needs move forward into adulthood

ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 — Students with special needs and disabilities can receive a quality education and care throughout high school with Special Education programs. But what happens to them after they graduate? What happens when the child’s behavior is too severe for the parent(s) to handle? What resources are available for parents […]

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

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 […]

Volunteers sought to assist with COVID-19 mass vaccination operations in Rockwall County

Volunteers sought to assist with COVID-19 mass vaccination operations in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 29, 2021 – In anticipation of receiving large amounts of the vaccine as early as next week, Rockwall County Emergency Management, in coordination with Helping Hands, continues to look for volunteers to assist with Covid-19 mass vaccination operations. At this time, we are looking to determine volunteers’ availability. This is not […]

City of Heath: How to be more Wiley than the Coyote

City of Heath: How to be more Wiley than the Coyote

HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 – The City of Heath and Heath DPS are aware of coyote sightings in various Heath neighborhoods and have consulted the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Rockwall County Animal Control. Representatives with both entities note that the combination of Heath being a semi-rural community with cold weather and […]

Health Center of Rockwall County Helping Hands receives COVID-19 vaccine, registration underway

Health Center of Rockwall County Helping Hands receives COVID-19 vaccine, registration underway

: : Please visit https://www.blockitnow.com/rockwallwaitlist to be added to the wait list. UPDATE: All appointment slots have been filled. To be put on the waitlist to receive a vaccine, visit this link>> http://helpinghands.bookappt.link/covid19. ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 – In coordination with the Rockwall County Emergency Management Office and Rockwall County, The Health Center […]

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