(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) On August 15, 2017, the STAR Transit Board of Directors approved a fare restructure for all STAR Transit service areas. Part of the restructure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. The fare changes go into effect on November 1, 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—October 26, 2017) Local Rockwall High School senior Regan Watson and her mom Nicole are making noise for turquoise during October, National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, they hosted a fundraiser at Joe Willy’s in Rockwall for Dysautonomia International, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about POTS and other similar conditions. After […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County delivered checks and cash donations totaling $11,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The group brings together 100 or more business leaders several times per year to hear presentations from local nonprofits. After each pitch, the business leaders […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 20, 2017) The upcoming constitutional amendment election will be a historic event in Rockwall County and presents an opportunity—and a challenge–for us to change what historical data tells us about voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections. The Rockwall County Elections Department will follow a Texas Secretary of State recommendation to consolidate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 18, 2017) Rockwall Fire Department’s new Chief spoke to the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary at its meeting on Oct. 17. He was welcomed by President Nancy Runge. Kenneth Cullins grew up in Rockwall and his lifelong ambition has been to be a firefighter. His father was a volunteer firefighter for Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 16, 2017) Diablo is not very devilish–well, sometimes…maybe. It wasn’t his fault that he was born with ridiculous horn markings on his head. He tries to be good but for a 2-month-old fluffy bundle of mischief who loves to play & rumble with his siblings, temptation is hard. He will make a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 13, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League (RWL) and Rockwall Noon Rotary Club joined together to pack backpacks for kids served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County (CAC). Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor welcomed Rockwall Rotarians and members of RWL into their restaurant to pack the backpacks with items […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary welcomed two new members during their meeting on Oct. 5. Rockwall Rotarian Nancy Parkes introduced Jessica Metts with Rockwall Lymphatics. Aside from her duties as a lymphatics enhancement therapist, Jessica has been involved in Lone Star CASA for five years, has been a part of […]
(FATE, TX — October 9, 2017) Recently, the City of Fate installed 34 JEC Energy Savings All-in-One LED Solar Lights to create a safe and inviting atmosphere at Robert Smith Family Park. These lights created a minimum financial impact and a maximum improvement to the walking trail at night. “In a comparison, JEC’s All-in-One LED […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 9, 2017) National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), Lone Star Chapter classes met to decorate buckets for the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The NCL members painted buckets and donated supplies to be sent to the areas devastated by hurricanes. Shown in the pictures are the classes of 2019, 2020 and 2023 with […]