Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard raises awareness about mental illness

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 15, 2016) “Let’s start the dialogue.” That was Dr. Rick Lucarelli’s challenge to skippers and participants at the Donna Ross Memorial Regatta held on September 10 and 11 at Lake Ray Hubbard. “Racing to Raise Mental Health Awareness” was the theme of this year’s regatta.  The DRMR was first held in […]

Area residents create foundation to ‘Back the Blue’ in City of Rockwall

New Silent Partners group provides opportunity to anonymously support Rockwall Police (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 12, 2016) Philanthropic residents in Rockwall have created a way for people to extend financial support for the Rockwall Police Department. Money donated to the Silent Partners organization helps ensure police in Rockwall have everything they need to do their […]

’13 Hours’ ‘Tig’ Tiegen to speak about Benghazi during special event at Rockwall High

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Special guest John “Tig” Tiegen, member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, will be the special guest Monday, Sept. 19 at Rockwall High School, 901 W. Yellow Jacket Lane, speaking on 13 Hours, The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi. Doors open at 6:15 […]

Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard this weekend to raise awareness about mental health

Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard this weekend to raise awareness about mental health

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 8, 2016) Mental Illness is prevalent and affects many families – approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences some type of mental illness in a given year.  Serious mental illness costs America $193 billion in lost earnings per year. To help raise awareness and funding to improve […]

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.  Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]

Annual Helping Hands Ambassadors Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 23

Annual Helping Hands Ambassadors Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 23

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016)  The Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek will host their annual golf tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive. This tournament has consistently been a source of fun, camaraderie, and a key fundraiser for the critical assistance agency. New this year, there will […]

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Guns Up! The Rockwall Area Red Raiders invites all to its 12th Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 23, at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Golfers can get in some practice swings on the range and also enjoy lunch beginning at 12 p.m. Shotgun start for the […]

Dallas Police Assistant Chief to speak at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Rockwall

Dallas Police Assistant Chief to speak at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2016) Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Gary Tittle will be the guest speaker at a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Memorial Park and Rockwall Independent School District.   The community event, marking the 15th Anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]

Duck sales underway for Rubber Duck Regatta

Duck sales underway for Rubber Duck Regatta

Take the plunge! Buy your Baby Ducks ($5 each) or your Corporate Mama Duck HERE ($100) (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Get ready to shake your tail feathers, because the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will return to the Harbor Saturday, Sept. 24 to make a splash for its 5th anniversary. The Regatta serves as a fundraiser […]

Local flood relief effort for Louisiana

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall has partnered with several area churches to take vital clean-up supplies (no clothing) to help victims of the recent flooding. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 27-28) at the 53-foot EPES trailer in the Lake Pointe […]