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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 19, 2021 — When local high school seniors were falling behind and in danger of not graduating on time due to the pandemic, Quest Academy in Rockwall stepped in to help fill the gap. In an agreement with Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools, teachers at Quest Academy welcomed 30-40 high school […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 19, 2021 – From the Rockwall Fire Department: We know it is stressful dealing with damage to your home as a result of broken water pipes. We wanted to offer a few tips to help ease some of your burdens. SAVE ALL RECEIPTS! Get things as dry as you reasonably can. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 18, 2021 — Have a pipe burst from the frozen temps? Here’s what to do courtesy of the Rockwall Fire Department. What to do when a frozen pipe bursts: Find your main water supply shut-off valve. No matter the problem, the key to stopping a water leak is turning off the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 18, 2021 — As demand for energy remains at unprecedented levels due to historically cold temperatures, suppliers continue to experience challenges with supply and delivery that limit the amount of natural gas Atmos Energy can deliver to its customers. Even as the weather warms and producers are working to bring […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 18, 2021 — Fresenius Kidney Care, the dialysis division of Fresenius Medical Care North America and the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, has activated its disaster response team in an effort to restore service as quickly as possible to those locations impacted by the extreme weather and support patients in […]