Follow simple tips on the roads make the region safer for freight movement August 25, 2021 (Arlington, Texas) – With a population of nearly 8 million in North Texas and no access to a seaport, the surface transportation system is a crucial link to deliver goods to market. The importance of commercial motor vehicles was […]
AUSTIN – With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being aware at all times while […]
“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers safety tips as children head back to school AUSTIN (August 16, 2021) – Despite much lower traffic levels around Texas schools due to the pandemic, there were still hundreds of crashes in school zones last year. So as millions of Texas students return to class, the Texas Department […]
ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – The City of Rowlett believes in democracy. We believe in unity, and the rule of law. The violence that transpired in Washington, D.C. last week not only violated these tenets, but struck at the very core of the values we hold sacred. And we, as those who are […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 – What safety measures will be in place for Rockwall ISD bus riders this school year? Terry Penn, RISD Director of Transportation, said that safety measures include wearing a mask and sanitizing hands when boarding and disembarking the bus. Only one student will be allowed per seat, except for […]
Safety of Citizens, Employees and Customers Top Priority in “Opening Heath” (HEATH, TX – June 23, 2020) As the global COVID-19 pandemic became local in March, the Heath City Council and Heath Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC) moved swiftly to bring aid to Heath businesses. On April 1, the Council […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The Rockwall County Library will open its doors Monday, June 1 after “redecorating” to ensure patron and staff safety during the pandemic. Temporary hours will be Monday and Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday and Thursday 10-8, and Friday 10-5. This also means a temporary change in services. “We understand these temporary […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2020) Alex Messenger stood in front of the grizzly, slowly backing away and speaking in low tones as the bear ran toward him and stopped in false charges. That was Alex’s training, the last thing one should do is run from a 1000-pound predator that can sprint like Usain Bolt. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2020) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognizing the hospital’s continued achievement in providing safe, quality health care. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: City and HEDC Provide Financial Relief to Local Businesses; Safety of Citizens, Employees and Customers Top Priority in “Opening Heath” (HEATH, TX – April 24, 2020) The Heath Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC) held an emergency virtual meeting yesterday to provide an update on its actions regarding the […]