(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently presented five head of household mothers with Live Your Dream Awards to assist them in continuing their education. Judy Canterbury, second from left, is the Chair of the club’s Live Your Dream committee that selected the women from several applicants. The award winners pictured from left to right are: Makayla Moody, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 13, 2017) A new nonprofit is helping provide kid-approved food items to kids in need in Rockwall County, and it’s the brainchild of a local seven-year-old boy named Kaden Newton. When Kaden was just four years old, he told his parents he wanted to create a company to help feed the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 9, 2017) The public is welcome as the Young Professionals of Rockwall host a March Social and Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the new Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, now open in Rockwall at 2861 Ridge Road, Suite 101. Join YPR as they help raise money for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX Feb. 7, 2017) Women In Need invited folks to indulge their valentines with an evening of dinner, dancing and lots of chocolate at its Chocolate Indulgence 2017 event on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Hidden Creek Event Center in Heath (215 Chris Cuny Pkwy). A chocolate fountain and a variety of chocolate sweets […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2017) Traveling has always been something near and dear in the hearts of Bill and Jennifer Byer. In fact, Bill said he and Jennifer have a sort of love affair with the Himalayas – it’s where they first met, after all. “I was attempting to ride a bicycle from Lhasa, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 2, 2017) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Every year, it’s exciting to see how the Leadership Rockwall teams will affect change within the community. This year’s class has selected a project that promises to make a dramatic difference in the lives of children in Rockwall. It’s called Computers for Kids—and they need your help to make […]
(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 […]