(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 22, 2017) Boy Scout Troop 645 in Royse City will host its first golf tournament on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Stone River Golf Course, 846 FM 2453 in Royse City. The entire community is encouraged to participate, as the tournament will help the Scouts raise funds for summer camps. […]
Indulge your Valentine: Love is Sweet (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2017) On Friday, February 3rd Women In Need will host their 4th annual Chocolate Indulgence benefitting survivors of family violence. This event will be held at the beautiful Hidden Creek event center, located at 215 Chris Cuny Parkway in Heath, Texas. Doors open at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2017) Kenny Hargrove has always been a man who gives to others, but never expects anything in return. The longtime Rockwall resident treats strangers like friends, and friends like family. Having survived a terrible accident in 2005 which left him paralyzed from the waist down, he continues to live his […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2016) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, based in Rockwall, announces an end-of-year fundraiser offering new, quality dog beds to the community. “We are extremely grateful to a very generous, local manufacturer who has donated hundreds of new dog beds to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs to use as an end-of-year fundraiser,” said […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2016) They took off in the early morning hours on a cold, rainy Tuesday morning, headed south of the border. Seven pilots traveling into the December chill, with planes loaded to capacity, their cargo, thousands of Christmas presents for children in need in Mexico. It’s called Wings of Witness, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—Dec. 21, 2016) Christmas came early this year for Yvonne and Ray Kelly of Rowlett, the winners of the Rockwall Kiwanis Angel League Playhouse raffle. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt had the honor of drawing the raffle ticket winner at the Kiwanis Club’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. The Kellys […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2016) Holly Lyons, President of Rockwall Soroptimist, presented a check for $2796.39 to Patricia Mejia, the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The money was raised from the recent book signing and luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist and CAC Board of Directors. The event was held at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 15, 2016) Dozens of Rockwall citizens joined city officials, the Rockwall Police Department, the Rockwall Fire Department, the Rockwall Honor Guard, Patriot Guard Riders and the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band in welcoming the Snowball Express at Shenaniganz in Rockwall on Tuesday, Dec. 13. A Rockwall PD escort led several […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 13, 2016) The Hartman Elementary School YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) visited Panera Bread Company this week and participated in the “Bakers in Training” program. YAC is a club run by PE Coach Elizabeth Trowbridge and Cafeteria Manager Skyler Amdur. The goal is to learn healthy lifestyles with food, fitness and giving […]