(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2016) We call them fallen heroes – men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the families they leave behind are changed forever. Now we have the opportunity to honor the heroes’ children, through the Snowball Express event. For the second year, Snowball Express […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2016) Vinny Barber, a representative from Pin Cancer – a nonprofit organization which raises funds for cancer research through the sport of wrestling – was on hand Saturday at Rockwall High School for a special presentation before the finals at the Rumble at the Rock. The Rockwall Wrestling program gave a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2016) The City of Rockwall is participating in a couple of holiday programs with local charities that help make Christmas a little brighter for area families. The City is participating in the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive as well as the Meals on Wheels Adopt-a-Senior Tree. Both programs […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) Lace up your running shoes and get going for a good cause. The Inaugural Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 10, 2016. The Rockwall Police Officer’s Association is hosting the event which will benefit the Children’s Advocacy […]
Floral design contest to feature five local celebrity designers (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2016) The annual Open House at The Flower Box will kick off A Rockin’ Christmas event at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, and will welcome guests throughout the afternoon. The popular local celebrity designer contest will match six Rockwall County residents […]
Donations, volunteers needed (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2016) Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall will again join with the Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol to host the annual Wreaths Across America Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Rest Haven. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that works to continue and promote the annual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 29, 2016) Eight new volunteers for Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were sworn in on Monday, November 21st. Pictured from left are Angel Cleveland, Mac McDaniel, Jerry Francis, Stephanie Francis, Judge Brett Hall, Melinda Odom, Danielle Oliveira, Tiffany Dunkin and Candius Truscott. CASA volunteers complete 30 hours of training, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2016) This month the ladies of Aspasians once again provided Thanksgiving baskets for the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County. Forty-three families were provided Thanksgiving baskets that were full of items needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. Each family was also given a gift card to purchase their own turkey to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2016) Raffle tickets are on sale now for the perfect princess cottage or boy cave, custom built and donated by Jack Cecil, owner of Westchester Custom Homes. The drawing for the playhouse will be held on Tuesday, December 20 just in time for Christmas. Raffle sales benefit the Kiwanis Angel […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents the return of La Tee Da, a community-wide Ladies Night Out event from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, December 1. This premier, posh women-only event is the perfect way for local patrons to get in the holiday spirit before the stresses of […]