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 […]

Walmart, Sam’s Club announce winter weather response efforts to help those affected by recent storms

Up to $1 million in cash and product committed to support relief efforts in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi BENTONVILLE, Ark. Feb. 19, 2021 – With the catastrophic storms, power outages and water shortages affecting Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1 million in cash […]

PUC launches investigation of grid event, adjusts POLR rules to protect retail electricity consumers

Extends deadline for POLR registration in exchange for lower customer rates Austin, TX – In an emergency open meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas launched an investigation into the factors that combined with the devastating winter weather to disrupt the flow of power to millions of Texas homes. The Commission also unanimously approved a […]

President Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas

President Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Angelina, Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands opens Food Pantry today, provides update on storm operations

Rockwall County Helping Hands opens Food Pantry today, provides update on storm operations

ROCKWALL, TX – February 20, 2021 – It has been such a testimony of the strength and compassion of our community to see neighbors helping neighbors during this unprecedented weather event. Helping Hands of Rockwall County wanted to update the community on the emergency operations that they’ve been involved in over this past week. Helping […]

Quest Academy helps graduating Rockwall ISD seniors earn their robes

Quest Academy helps graduating Rockwall ISD seniors earn their robes

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’s Flying Ryno boutique welcomes community to one year birthday celebration

Rockwall’s Flying Ryno boutique welcomes community to one year birthday celebration

ROCKWALL, TX – February 19, 2021 – Flying Ryno, a children’s and women’s boutique in Rockwall, is turning one year old, and they are inviting you, your friends, family, neighbors, church group, and anyone else who would like to come out to join them in a birthday celebration. The event will be Saturday, Feb. 27 […]

Rockwall Fire Department offers tips to help with water damage insurance claims

Rockwall Fire Department offers tips to help with water damage insurance claims

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. […]