UPDATE from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management for those awaiting second COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATE from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management for those awaiting second COVID-19 vaccine

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – February 22, 2021 – From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: If you are awaiting a 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine: Because of the winter weather last week, COVID-19 vaccine was not shipped by the CDC. The state has informed healthcare providers to expect last week’s vaccine shipment to […]

City of Heath to waive building permit fees for winter storm remediation

City of Heath to waive building permit fees for winter storm remediation

HEATH, TX – February 22, 2021 – As the temperatures begin to warm again, we understand many critical mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler and electrical repairs will be needed. Even emergency repairs already made should be permitted. The City of Heath is waiving the permit fees for any Winter Storm Remediation work. This fee waiver is effective […]

SBA stands ready to assist Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe winter storms

SBA stands ready to assist Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe winter storms

ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced. The declaration covers 77 Texas counties as a result of the severe winter storms that began on […]

YMCA will launch first eSports League and Tournaments March 1

YMCA will launch first eSports League and Tournaments March 1

Registration for Spring league closes February 25; open to kids from ages 8 to 18 DALLAS (February 22, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is excited to announce its first-ever eSports league and tournaments. eSports is a video game competition for individuals and teams. Gamers in the Y’s leagues and tournaments will enjoy game […]

Public Utility Commission of Texas takes action to protect electricity customers

Public Utility Commission of Texas takes action to protect electricity customers

ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — In an emergency open meeting, timed to prevent possible disconnections for non-payment on Monday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas today issued a series of orders intended to protect Texas electricity customers while leaders in the state consider solutions for the financial aftershocks of the winter storm grid […]

Rep. Justin Holland appointed to House Appropriation Subcommittee

Rep. Justin Holland appointed to House Appropriation Subcommittee

ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — The Chairman of the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Dr. Greg Bonnen, has tapped State Representative Justin Holland to serve on the Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, and V of the Texas State Budget for the 2022-2023 Biennium. The powerful budget-writing House Appropriations Committee is among […]

Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club calls on community to pack the Helping Hands pantry for families impacted by winter weather

Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club calls on community to pack the Helping Hands pantry for families impacted by winter weather

ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — The Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club is partnering with Helping Hands to aid those who were impacted by the winter storm with a donation drive throughout the week. The drive will be accepting donations of clothing, non-perishable food items and cash at the Republican Men’s Club headquarters at […]

Chocolate Indulgence raises over $30,000 for families affected by domestic violence in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties

Chocolate Indulgence raises over $30,000 for families affected by domestic violence in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties

ROCKWALL, TX – February 20, 2021 – Women in Need, Inc., a local nonprofit which provides refuge, empowerment and restoration to families affected by domestic violence in Hunt, Rains, and Rockwall counties, raised over $30,000 at its 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraising event, held virtually over Valentine’s weekend. “These generous sponsorship funds will allow WIN […]