(ROCKWALL, TX–December 21 2017) Rockwall High School robotics team’s student officers (President – Gabriel Colmenares, EVP of Robotic Operations – Brandon Taylor, EVP of Public Relations – Hannah Cowgill, EVP of Business Operations – Aaron Smith), the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference. Only 40 […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce partners with the City of Rowlett throughout the year in various events and was very excited to give a donation of $2,500.00 to the Rowlett Animal Shelter to help with the cost of housing the animals. Mitch Dobbyn, the 2016 Long Drive Champ, helped to raise the money by having […]
(TERRELL, TX–December 19, 2017) STAR Transit announces reduced/free fare grace period ends December 31. On November 1, STAR Transit implemented its new fare structure. Part of the new structure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. During the reduced/free fare grace period, riders received discounts and free […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—December 21, 2017) On Saturday, December 16 Helping Hands of Rockwall County wrapped up their Christmas gift to the community: the annual toy drive. After distributing “toy tags” for specific age categories throughout local businesses, the Helping Hands team accepted donations from community members through December 12. They then arranged the toys by age […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 21, 2017) Donna Rolater recently announced her candidacy for Heath City Council Place 3. The municipal election will take place in May 2018. Rolater’s statement on announcement: “After prayerful consideration, I have decided to run for Heath City Council. Heath is a wonderful city to live in, for both young and old. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) CareNow is marking another significant milestone in compassionate care for North Texans with the opening of its 30th urgent care clinic in Rockwall. The facility opened to patients December 4. The new facility is located off I-30 and Horizon Rd at 600 Horizon Rd. in Rockwall. Walk-ins are welcome […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) Ericka Ledferd is honored to announce her candidacy for the Office of County Commissioner, Rockwall County, Precinct 4. For the past 11 years, she and her family have lived in Rockwall County in Royse City, and she has been working for Royse City ISD. Ericka is passionate about public […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2017) The Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division, in conjunction with A Texas Advisory Council on Arson, or ATAC, is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the arson fire that destroyed a building located near The Harbor […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 5, 2017) Rockwall residents have a rare opportunity to honor the children and families of fallen military heroes—men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event is called Snowball Express, and it returns next week to Shenaniganz in Rockwall for the third year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 5, 2017) Strategic plan initiatives of both the Rockwall Fire and Police Departments have resulted in increased public safety and security enhancements in the City. The strategic planning program, led by the Rockwall City Council, began about a year ago. Results presented to the Council in a recent work session highlighted the […]