Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 18, 2017) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs of Rockwall has received a $60,000 grant investment from the Petco Foundation.  The grant was awarded to Patriot PAWS to support its mission to train service dogs for disabled veterans. Patriot PAWS is a nonprofit organization serving disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities […]

Rockwall Police Department receives $4,000 from Parks & Recreation

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2017) During the weekend of June 17 – 18, 2017, the City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department held a Back the Blue Baseball Tournament at the Leon Tuttle Baseball Complex to benefit the Rockwall Police Department. Today the Parks Department presented Chief Kirk Riggs and The Rockwall Police Department […]

Introducing new Rockwall Soroptimist Board of Directors

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) The new 2017-2018 Board of Directors of the Rockwall Soroptimist was installed by member Sandy Hansen at a dinner on June 22 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Pictured from left to right: Norma Morris, Director; Ariana Hargrove, President-elect; Kim Sweet, President; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Holly Lyons, Director; Kami Webb, […]

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2017) Community members came out to the picturesque Tate Farms clad in western wear to enjoy some good food, dancing and more at the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA) Sunset & Stars BBQ. Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the event marked the first annual fundraiser for the […]

AMICA readies for Denim and Diamonds Gala in October

AMICA readies for Denim and Diamonds Gala in October

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2017) Amica Rockwall is gearing up for their annual Denim and Diamonds gala which benefits local non-profits as well as students through grants and scholarships. This year, the ladies’ charity was pleased to dole out $40,000 to assist local high school seniors in their educational endeavors. Rockwall High School graduates […]

National Charity League Class of 2023 decorates socks for seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Members of the National Charity League, Inc.,  Lone Star Chapter Class of 2023 spent an afternoon decorating socks with colorful, fun, non-skid designs to be included in birthday bags for clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Pictured are (left side) Aziza Rabah, Dibora Holland, Tessa […]

Rockwall Soroptimist supports Children’s Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Rockwall Soroptimist President, Holly Lyons, and Shelli Miller, Rockwall County Clerk and Club member, present a check for $100,000 to the Board of Directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The presentation check includes the value of the past year’s rent and utilities and a cash donation […]

Blood drive at Lake Pointe Church July 15

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Life is a gift – no matter how long it is. The gift of blood can add extra life moments when days, minutes and even seconds count. Giving blood is an extraordinary thing that ordinary people can do for each other. A wide array of Texans could receive blood […]