Lone Star CASA receives $10,250 donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Lone Star CASA receives $10,250 donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Donation will help further the mission of Lone Star CASA to help children ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2021) — Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, was selected by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and its […]

Brad Dutler named General Manager for KemperSports-managed Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Brad Dutler named General Manager for KemperSports-managed Buffalo Creek Golf Club

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 8, 2021 – KemperSports and the Perry family are pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Dutler as the new general manager of Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Rockwall, TX. In this role, Dutler will oversee the entire business and operations for the club and lead the team in delivering an […]

Dan Tucker announces candidacy for McLendon-Chisholm City Council, Place 5

Dan Tucker announces candidacy for McLendon-Chisholm City Council, Place 5

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – March 8, 2021 – Dan Tucker has been a resident of McLendon-Chisholm for more than four years. He recently retired as a dental surgeon. Shortly after moving here, he took an interest in local politics at both the County and City level. Regarding McLendon-Chisholm,  he was eager to get involved and wanted […]

Rockwall, Heath students named to Abilene Christian University’s Fall 2020 Dean’s Honor Roll

Rockwall, Heath students named to Abilene Christian University’s Fall 2020 Dean’s Honor Roll

ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2021 — More than 1,300 students were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Abilene Christian University. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be registered for 12 or more credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.6 or higher. The following local students made the list: […]

Clarence Jorif announces run for Rockwall City Council Place 3

Clarence Jorif announces run for Rockwall City Council Place 3

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Clarence Jorif is running for Rockwall City Council Place 3. He is a decorated U.S. Army veteran and public servant with more than 30 years of community service and leadership experience. He is a proud Texan, Conservative Christian, husband and father of 3. His priorities are public safety, […]

ArtReach students create ‘eggs’-tra fun Easter cards

ArtReach students create ‘eggs’-tra fun Easter cards

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Students of the ArtReach-by-Mail program received Easter-themed art packages in the mail to create some hoppin’ good art. The packages allowed students to get creative and make eggs-traordinarily fun Easter cards complete with stickers, clouds, flowers and more! ArtReach’s February mail kits were stuffed with colorful paper and […]

STAR Transit announces Employee and Driver of the Year

STAR Transit announces Employee and Driver of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Eight individuals were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Employee Appreciation Meetings.  Jeff Rohman was announced as the 2020 Employee of the Year, and Wynette Blackburn received the 2020 Driver of Year award. Nominees for Driver of the Year included Blackburn along with Eleanor Luttrell and Yolanda Hamilton. Blackburn […]

Public input sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2021-2022

Public input sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2021-2022

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamations: Add crossbow to the definition of lawful archery equipment Modify the muzzleloader definition to clarify only the bullet or projectile must […]