Mom & Me fundraiser to benefit Women In Need

Mom & Me fundraiser to benefit Women In Need

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2015) Sarah Duckworth Photography and Legend Salon invites Rockwall moms and their children to its Mom & Me Portrait Mini-Me Session charity fundraiser benefiting Women In Need on Sunday, June 5, at Sarah Duckworth Photography in downtown Rockwall (502 N Goliad St). An $85 donation to Women in Need will […]

Community enjoys Jackets football, supports Helping Hands at Spring Swarm 2016

Community enjoys Jackets football, supports Helping Hands at Spring Swarm 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2016) The community came out to show their Jacket pride and helped the Jacket Backers Booster Club conclude a successful food drive for Rockwall County Helping Hands on Tuesday’s Spring Swarm football game showcasing the 2016 Rockwall High School Yellowjackets junior varsity and varsity football squads. Folks enjoyed Jacket Backers […]

Volunteers needed for Squabble Creek Trail Clean Up June 4

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 25, 2016) Saturday, June 4 is ‪#‎NationalTrailsDay‬, and volunteers are needed to help clean up ‪Rockwall’s hike and bike trail, Squabble Creek. There is trash on the trail and debris from recent storms and high winds that needs to be cleared. For more info or to RSVP, contact Wendy Young, . Your #1 source […]

Older Americans Day celebration Thursday to honor Rockwall County seniors

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 23, 2016) The community is welcome as Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County hosts the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail!” In preparation for this event each May, Rockwall County […]

Rockwall County First Responders embrace Carry the Load’s vision for Memorial Day

Remember, Honor, Celebrate (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 23, 2016) Carry the Load is a national event dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. The Rockwall County First Responders will once again embrace this vision […]

Rockwall school groups raise funds for Child Advocacy Center

Rockwall school groups raise funds for Child Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 20, 2016) Two area school groups recently conducted fundraising events benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Students in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Rockwall-Heath High School sold Mary Kay beauty products and had a bake sale raising $700. Students in the Peer Assistance and […]

‘Ani-Meals’ program helps area seniors with companion animals

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) An anonymous donation of $1,000 was recently given to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, earmarked for the nonprofit organization’s Ani-Meals program which provides pet food to MOWSS clients’ furry companions. The donation was made in memory of Jim and Lisa Parrish of Rockwall, who died together […]

Patriot PAWS and American Legion host Youth Leadership Symposium

Patriot PAWS and American Legion host Youth Leadership Symposium

Rockwall area high school sophomores and juniors gathered Saturday, May 14, for a Leadership Forum presented by American Legion Post 117 and Patriot PAWS. The students learned how to develop leadership skills based on John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership. These include: Position, Permission, Production, People Development, and Pinnacle. Students separated into groups and moved […]

Rockwall High Spring Swarm football game May 24

Rockwall High School Football Team and Jacket Backers Booster Club team up with Rockwall County Helping Hands (ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) The Rockwall High School football team and Jacket Backers Booster Club are teaming up with Rockwall County Helping Hands to kick-off this year’s Spring Swarm.  Spring Swarm is the annual spring football […]

Friends of Rockwall County Library Officers Installed for 2016-17

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2016) At the Friends of the Library luncheon meeting Tuesday, May 10, the following officers were sworn in by County Judge David Sweet: President Karen Parks; Past President Gloria Bishop; First Vice Presidents – Programs:  Evelyn Harrill, Pat Booth; Second VPs – Fundraising:  Darlene Bealmear, Edie Zehr; Third VPs – […]