ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2024) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of its first grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to the Nutrition program providing nutritionally […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2024) Community members are invited to join in ALTRUSApalooza, A Day of Service, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Rockwall County Library, hosted by Altrusa Lake Cities. Attendees will be able to participate in multiple hands-on service projects benefiting Patriot Paws Service Dogs and Valentine’s […]
Rowlett, TX (December 14, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $11,000.00 raised in the quarter ending December 31, 2023 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Society […]
Rockwall, TX (December 12, 2023) – It’s that time of the year again where in one magical night, we can help further the efforts to end the skin cancer epidemic while also spreading holiday cheer! Helms Hope hosts this annual event and others in honor of Shawn Helms Jr of Heath, who passed away at […]
Rockwall, TX (December 9, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands 47th Annual Christmas Toy Drive was a huge success, marking a historic milestone in community support and generosity. This year’s initiative, held on Saturday, December 9th 2023, witnessed an outpouring of compassion as 1,330 children between the ages of 0 and 18 were embraced by […]
Rowlett, TX (December 8, 2023) – The North East Dallas County Kiwanis Club was proud to rally our friends in the Rowlett Lions Club and Rowlett Rotary Club in a collaborative effort to collect 500 jars of peanut butter for the Reindeer Project to help feed children in the Garland ISD during the holiday break. The […]
Rockwall, TX (December 7, 2023) – The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16th, with best viewing at The Harbor at 7:00 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7:00pm. Boats will […]
Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS Service […]