ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2020) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is planning a drive-by celebration this fall, in lieu of the ‘Ain’t Life Grand’ fundraising gala that was in the planning stages when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The 1920’s themed event will be creatively transformed into a ‘gala on wheels for Meals […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2020) Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, was honored last night with the prestigious Ruby Award by Soroptimist Rockwall, the local chapter of an international organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in our community and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2020) – During the Monday, July 6 meeting of the Rockwall City Council, Dwight Dabney, son of the late Ruby Jewel Dabney, along with surviving family members and friends, brought forth a petition comprising more than 1,300 signatures requesting a name change for Rockwall’s pool at Gloria Williams Park (known as […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2020 – Join Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas for a panel discussion about the impact of inequality and injustice on girls’ mental health. This event is free and open to adults interested in learning more. Our discussion conversation will be led by expert panelists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marcellina Melvin, MA […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 – On Saturday, July 11, First Presbyterian Church, located at 602 White Hills Drive in Rockwall, will host a donation drive for much needed products for Rockwall County Helping Hands. Requested items include laundry soap and other laundry supplies, all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, diapers of all sizes, Hamburger […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2020 – The Stevenson Elementary Girls 4 God group delivered delicious cookies and thank you cards to the Rockwall Police Department today, in a show of appreciation. The Rockwall Police Department thanked the girls on their Facebook page and said, “Your support means so much to us!” 📷: Rockwall Police […]
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30 (ROWLETT, TX – June 29, 2020) Attention Rowlett teens – are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to YOUR community? If so, the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is now accepting applications! Comprised of seven regular members, along with three alternatives, who are sophomores, […]
Rockwall to house Carter BloodCare’s first donor center designed with social distancing in mind ROCKWALL, Texas (June 27, 2020) – In a time where staying home is encouraged, Rockwall residents will now be able to save lives from the safety of their own neighborhood. Carter BloodCare announces the opening of its newest donor center, located […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2020) Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) elected Alma Ramirez as its new President for 2020-2021. Ms. Ramirez has lived in Royse City for more than 30 years, and she is a former graduate of Royse City High School. Her interests are helping with local community events. She […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 24, 2020) At an early age, Rockwall High School graduate Triniti Franklin found a truly inspiring passion for caring and encouraging others. Triniti was the reigning 2018 -2019 Teen All World Beauties U.S., where her platform was bringing awareness to sex trafficking. She has ministered to young girls in Belize that […]