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 […]

Back-to-School BINGO Sunday to help fund Royse City girl’s medical expenses

(ROYSE CITY, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) After a terrible accident on July 3 that turned one Royse City family’s world upside down, community members are banding together to support one of their own. While setting off fireworks to celebrate with her family, 8-year-old Makenna Brown sustained a critical eye injury. According to a post […]

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently received sponsorships from American National Bank for their Ambassadors Golf Tournament and Festival of Trees fundraising events. There is a strong partnership between American National Bank and this community and they have continually supported Helping Hands through events and other programs over the years. […]

Cyclists enjoy new and improved features at 30th Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride

Cyclists enjoy new and improved features at 30th Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride

(ROCKWALL, TX—Aug. 15, 2016) Hot Rocks Bike Ride returned this year for its 30th anniversary with new routes, improved rest stops, and fun for riders of all ages. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, the bike ride entails a wide variety of routes, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels—from beginners or […]