AUSTIN – Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is monitoring its progression through the state and is asking for the public’s help to understand how WNS is affecting vulnerable bat populations. “Last […]
AUSTIN — State Representative Justin Holland (Heath) was appointed to serve as a board member for the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), an organization committed to the implementation of conservative public policies in state government. Representative Holland was elected to the board after being recognized by TCC for his work passing conservative legislation in both the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 – Ashlyn Sisco, a member of the Rockwall High School Choir Department, has earned the prestigious honor of being named a Texas All-State Musician. Despite the innumerable challenges encountered throughout this school year, 2021 All-Staters remained committed to their personal musical development. They demonstrated the very perseverance and dedication […]
2020 Migration Trends: TEXAS is the U-Haul No. 2 Growth State (Jan. 4, 2021) — Texas is the No. 2 growth state in America, according to U-Haul® data analyzing migration patterns from 2020. Tennessee edges Texas, the leading growth state from 2016-18, and Florida, the No. 1 growth state for 2019, for top honors on […]
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 23-27, 2020. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December5, 2020 – The following letter from Dr. John Hellerstedt, Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services, was sent today to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and local Mayors regarding Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32. Dear Judge Sweet: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-32, which superseded GA-30. […]
Presentation to be given to the Independent Bankers Association of Texas HEATH, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) Mary Gates of GMR 410, LLC., a subsidiary of GMR Protection Resources, is set to present a webinar to the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). The presentation, to be delivered on Tuesday, Oct. 27, is entitled, “Protecting Your […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2020 – The Texas Association of Student Councils, sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, recently presented Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council with the following awards for outstanding achievement in 2019-2020: Outstanding Student Council Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health Energy and Environment Pride and Patriotism Community […]
Mike, Frank and their team seek rare antiques, unique collectibles ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2020 – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we […]
Allows Designated Essential Family Caregivers to Provide Support AUSTIN, TX – September 17, 2020 – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24. HHSC’s updated emergency […]