(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During these days of pandemic and uncertainty, the Rockwall County Rainbow Room continues to provide for kids and teens who are abused or displaced. They work in conjunction with Child Protective Services and deliver the tangibles that the kids need – hygiene products, clothes, backpacks, bedding, beds, etc. The […]
City of Heath Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 ____________________________________________________________________ “If you are sick, stay home. Testing is far less important at this point than isolating yourself or family member from the general population unless there is respiratory distress.” Dr. Gary A. Bonaquisti, Rockwall County Physician ________________________________________________________________________________ (HEATH, TX – March […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2020) Lake Pointe Church volunteers have been busy this afternoon collecting drive-thru food donations, running them inside to be sorted, assembled and packed up to make sure kids are fed during extended Spring Break. Lake Pointe’s website says, “As a church we will be here to meet the needs of […]
Donations needed for Emergency Food Boxes (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 14, 2020) With the extension of Rockwall ISD’s Spring Break and the closing of the contract kitchen where daily meals are prepared, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County has had to suspend daily deliveries to its elderly and disabled homebound clients. Community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2020) Rockwall Pets today announced a community-wide fundraising event benefiting their organization. The 6th Annual “Boot Scootin’ Ball” will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Southern Junction. Many generous people and businesses in the community have donated wonderful items for a huge silent auction, chances to win […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County participates in month-long, nationwide ‘March for Meals’ Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that it will participate in the 18th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal […]
(WYLIE, TX) Two exotic big cats have come to In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie. Both cats were previously privately owned. Zachariah, pictured above, is a 13-year-old male liger, which is a hybrid resulting when someone breeds a lion to a tiger. They typically have some physical characteristics of each parent. Upon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) On Feb. 29, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. honored the members of the graduating class of 2020 (Ticktockers) for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. The 27 Ticktockers represent the following high schools: Heritage Christian Academy, Rockwall-Heath […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) On March 26, local nonprofit One Man’s Treasure will celebrate 15 years of service to men re-entering society from incarceration with its Crystal Gala event. From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., guests are invited to the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas for an exciting evening featuring a wine and champagne reception, dinner, […]
The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized its Student of Honor this week from Dobbs Elementary School – Tyler Conklin! During today’s lunch program, Lori Bailey, Assistant Principal of Dobbs Elementary, described Tyler as a “spectacular student” who excels in all of her academic endeavors. She explained that Tyler hops on a every day to go Utley […]