ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 25, 2024) Rockwall County Helping Hands gathered recently for its Annual Board Meeting to honor exceptional individuals, welcome new additions to its esteemed board, and celebrate a significant milestone in community impact. The President’s Award, a symbol of leadership and dedication, was presented to Rob Scheele for his outstanding contributions. Dr. Sishler […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2023) The community is invited as Hava and Jimmy McClintock, Ambassadors for Israel Int. and Rockwall Chabad, host a county-wide Solidarity Event on Sunday, Feb. 25 featuring a presentation by the North Texas Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in support of Israel’s soldiers and their families. […]
Wylie, TX (December 17, 2024) – Service to others does not always have to mean serving people! When Amelia King was looking for a project for her Eagle Scout Award, she had cats in mind. BIG CATS! She had visited the sanctuary once before with her family and loved seeing the cats as well as […]
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 […]