(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2016) Mayor Jim Pruitt recently issued a proclamation recognizing October 2016 as “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the City of Rockwall. Rockwall mom Nicole Watson, a Dysautonomia International volunteer said, “This disease has turned my daughter Regan’s world upside down. Despite that, our purpose in life is to help others impacted by […]
Donations, volunteers needed (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 20, 2016) The Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors, with the help of the Rockwall Soroptimist, will host a luncheon fundraiser and book signing event on November 9, at 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Liberty Hall in the new Rockwall County Courthouse. Author Carter Hopkins is a 1992 graduate of Rockwall High School and will […]
(WYLIE, TX – Oct. 20, 2016) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie is an accredited, non-profit exotic cat sanctuary. Founded in 2000, ISE has a long-standing history of working to not only save big cats, but also educate the public about the struggles of big cats in captivity. On September 21, Turpentine […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 14, 2016) Culver’s Rockwall on Ridge Rd. will host Spirit Night on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. The proceeds from Spirit Night will benefit the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club in their annual Coats for Kids campaign. Each year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary provides winter coats for Rockwall ISD children who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 11, 2016) While pink apparel can be seen almost everywhere this month in recognition of breast cancer awareness, Women In Need (WIN) invited everyone last week to don another color for another important cause. On an early rainy Friday morning, WIN handed out purple ribbons and recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2016) Spend an evening with Diamond Rio at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 6, during a special fundraising event benefiting military families. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, a live auction and raffle in support of TheHealingRoad.org, a locally based foundation that provides life-changing outdoor experiences for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 7, 2016) Rockwall County EMS helped local Girl Scout Troop 4822 earn First Aid Badges and part of their Safety Badge. The girls, all ages 6-9 and in grades 1-4, earned these badges through an ambulance demonstration and talk with Rockwall County EMS CCEMTP Martin Ramirez. The requirements for the First […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 6, 2016) A former Cullins Elementary student, Brandon Hamann, built three raised bed boxes for the school as a part of his Eagle Scout Project. He and his family have donated them to Cullins Elementary so that all of the students are able to have hands-on experiences with gardening, plants, and […]