AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area following severe weather and a tornado touchdown that has caused damage in Montague County. Earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition to […]
STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 18, 2016) The ministry headquarters is located just a few miles west of Lake Ray Hubbard—not far from the path of the tornado that devastated areas of Garland and Rowlett in late December. When Texas Baptist Men (TBM) responded to the recent disaster, volunteers came ready to put their training to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 9, 2016) Tornados that swept through the North Texas community of Rowlett on Dec. 26, 2015, left many literally without a roof over their heads but many organizations, companies and individuals have willingly aided in any way they can. The Texas Division of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently partnered with the […]
(ROCKWALL,TX – Jan. 26, 2016) On Dec. 25, 2015 the neighboring community of Rowlett was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado leaving 1,100 homes uninhabitable and many businesses affected. Two Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront team members and several other Rowlett residents were affected and left without power for multiple days. Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was fortunate enough […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) With many businesses and individuals throughout the community pitching in to aid those affected by the Dec. 26 tornado, Rockwall Shooters Supply looks to help out in perhaps an overlooked aspect of the tornado relief effort: firearms repair. For individuals whose firearms may have suffered damage during the tornado, […]
(Jan. 18, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club presented Ruby Jones of Garland a check to offset her losses in the December tornado. Ruby lives alone, with no family in the area and her house was a total loss. She lives on Social Security and basically escaped with the clothes on her back. She said […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2015) When veterinarian Dr. Josh Cope caught a glimpse of the Dec. 26 tornadoes from his home, his first thoughts were on his clinic Premier Vet Care on Lakeview Parkway. As he traveled through Rowlett to check it for damage in the aftermath of the storms, he was appalled by […]
(ROCKWALL, ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) After tornadoes swept through Rowlett and Garland the day after Christmas, they left a path of destruction in their wake. Seeing the seemingly endless debris and demolished homes can evoke a feeling of hopelessness, but community efforts have become a bright beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Many […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD wants to offer additional services to its families who have been displaced by the tornado. If your children have been displaced, Rockwall ISD can provide free lunch and transportation to your child’s school regardless of your temporary address. To begin coordinating these services, please fill out the […]