ROCKWALL, TX – February 3, 2021 — The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. –Psalm 119:130 Holiday lights long after Christmas can be a sign of procrastination. My own late-hanging porch lights are more intentional—their cheerful glow offsets the gloom of long winter nights. However, a neighbor once asked […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 — Students with special needs and disabilities can receive a quality education and care throughout high school with Special Education programs. But what happens to them after they graduate? What happens when the child’s behavior is too severe for the parent(s) to handle? What resources are available for parents […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Valentine’s 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]
TERRELL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 – STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointments to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For this purpose, STAR Transit is temporarily adding Saturday […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2021 – Women in Need, a local nonprofit which provides refuge, empowerment and restoration to families affected by domestic violence in Hunt, Rains, and Rockwall counties, wishes to thank and recognize its esteemed Capital Campaign donors with a dedicated page on their website, as well as with legacy plaques being […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 – For many, the new year means time to learn new skills and develop good habits. The same goes for Milestone’s favorite pup, Millie, who is not only highly valuable as her training progresses but is also unbelievably cute. Here is a PUP-date on her track to becoming a service dog […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives to consider approval of renaming the portion of State Highway 66 extending through the county as the David Magness Highway. The resolution, which the court requested be considered […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2021 – In partnership, Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands distributed one hundred and ten (110) doses of COVID-19 vaccine last week to Liberty Heights and Reese Manor senior living facilities. First doses were given to residents and staff who opted to receive the vaccine. As of January 27, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized post-9/11 veterans in the county with a resolution during its meeting today, Jan. 26th. The resolution honored the 4.7 million veterans who have continued to serve our nation since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 7,054 veterans […]
ROCKWALL, TX – January 26, 2021- This week, Ascent Protein announced a $22,000 donation to Patriot PAWS, a non-profit service organization dedicated to training service dogs to support veterans in their emotional and physical recovery. Ascent is a family-owned company based in Denver, Colorado that is well-known in the fitness and sports industry for producing […]