Rockwall Helping Hands to host Parking Lot Sale

Rockwall Helping Hands to host Parking Lot Sale

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2021) Rockwall County Helping Hands will host its annual Parking Lot Thrift Store Sale Thursday, May 13 at 950 Williams Street, giving people the opportunity to shop for gently used clothing, household goods, and many other items while supporting a vital community organization in the process. While Helping Hands has implemented […]

Women In Need invites participation in Adopt-a-Room Project

Women In Need invites participation in Adopt-a-Room Project

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2021) The shelter director of Women In Need, Inc. has extended an invitation to individuals and organizations in the communities they serve to participate in the Adopt-a-Room Project. With the renewal that the season of spring brings, Women In Need’s domestic violence shelter rooms in Greenville are in need of some […]

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2021) Abel Mojica was named Volunteer of the Year for 2020 with Lone Star CASA. He became a CASA volunteer in 2012 and advocated for 13 children throughout his 9 years of service, helping them achieve permanency and improving their lives. He accepted every case offered to him, and he never […]

Rockwall County jury convicts man of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, judge sentences him to 35 years

Rockwall County jury convicts man of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, judge sentences him to 35 years

Rockwall, TX (April 26, 2021) Last week, a Rockwall County jury took less than an hour to convict Dallas County resident, Jonathan Johnson, 39, of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for the 2019 beating of his then girlfriend.  Visiting Judge Richard Beacom subsequently sentenced Johnson to 35 years in a Texas prison. Testimony at […]

Rockwall’s Elora Reyes makes Dean’s List distinction at Schreiner University

KERRVILLE, TX (April 26, 2021) – Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.  To qualify for […]

Rowlett Chamber board supports Props A, B, and C in Bond Election

Rowlett Chamber board supports Props A, B, and C in Bond Election

Rowlett, Texas (April 25, 2021) The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors voted to support the City of Rowlett Community Investment Bond Election ballot propositions on the May 1, 2021 ballot. The Board of Directors discussed the propositions during their regular monthly meeting on April 21, 2021. The unanimous vote in favor […]

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2021 – In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in Rockwall County as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key […]