Children’s Relief International to Host Green Door 5/10K Race

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) Join Children’s Relief International on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for its 10th Annual Green Door 5/10K Race and 1-mile Fun Run! The Green Door Race supports Children’s Relief International’s (CRI) Green Door Project which builds homes in Mozambique, Africa and Haiti. For 10 years, the Green Door Race has helped […]

Rockwall Women’s League Accepting Grant Requests

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball are used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. For the 2017-2018 year, RWL awarded $71,000 to area organizations and $164,000 in scholarships. Through April 1st, 2019, grant requests should be submitted […]

Wyatt Ashlock earns Good Citizenship Award at Eagle Scout Court of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2019) Congratulations to Wyatt Ashlock, whose Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held March 3, 2019 at the Heritage Christian Academy. Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment #1465 of the Marine Corps League presented him with the “Good Citizenship Award“ certificate by Bob Petka Commandant & Scout Coordinator and Jr Vice Commandant […]

Empower 7: Rockwall’s Newest Non Profit Organization

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Embrace. Mitigate. Practice. Own. Witness. Encourage. Reach. These are the words that make up the name of the newest non-profit to the Rockwall area. “Empower 7” just obtained their 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit status this week and President Melanie Cobb is beyond thrilled.  “In North Texas, there is an overwhelming shortage […]

Dallas Christian School Announces First Responder & Active Military Tuition Assistance Program

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Dallas Christian School, a private Christian School in Mesquite with more than half of its students from the Rockwall/Heath area, is introducing a new tuition assistance program for first responders and active military. “We are very blessed in our local city of Mequite to receive tremendous attention and support from […]

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX- Feb. 28, 2019) In anticipation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge to raise awareness and prevent child abuse by encouraging the community to #GoBlueForKids. Look for local restaurants, retailers, neighbors, and even this newspaper to “go blue” with special offers […]

March for Meals in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County will participate in the 17th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain health and independent at home. The Meals on Wheels celebration will include […]