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 – As previously reported, water system demands are extremely high right now and are stressing the regional water system. Rockwall residents are asked to conserve as much water as possible during this time. Now that temperatures have started to rise and power is more reliable, customers are asked to […]
Calls out special interests who have opposed efforts for the last 6 years “The people of Texas need, want and deserve better than this!” AUSTIN, TX (February 18, 2021) — State Senator Bob Hall (Senate District 2) is doubling down on his commitment to pass his Resilient Energy Communities legislation to protect the Texas power grid […]
AUSTIN – As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will be able to survive short durations of historic low temperatures and snow events. However, long-term impacts on a […]
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 – While frozen water pipes are bursting all over the area, Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper is warning Rockwall County residents to beware of plumbing scam artists who will take your money up front and do little to no work. “We have seen this type of reprehensible behavior […]
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 […]
Update: Due to extreme cold and road conditions the donation drive has been postponed to February 27th from 10AM to 12PM ROCKWALL, TX – February 18, 2021 — First Presbyterian Church Rockwall will hold a donation drive benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands on Feb. 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will be out […]
Exceptional Water Demands Severely Stressing Water Production in Region ROCKWALL, TX – February 17, 2021 — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has initiated immediate curtailment of non-essential water use within its service area. With extreme weather conditions continuing throughout the North Texas region, NTMWD is experiencing unprecedented high water demands as a result […]