(ROCKWALL,TX—May 17, 2016) Join us on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 for the inaugural Bikes for Tykes-Teddy Bear Ride. All proceeds will go the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Registration is from 8a-11a. $15 per rider with new unwrapped soft toy (passenger $5) Kickstands up and clutches out at 12 noon. This will be a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2016) Cars for CASA rolled up to The Harbor parking lot Sunday, May 15 to fundraise for kids in foster care. Lone Star CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, is an organization that allows regular citizens to volunteer as advocates for foster children in court by making recommendations to judges […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 14, 2016) Yesterday Homes for Our Troops hosted its third Golf Challenge tournament at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club benefiting veterans severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. 20 teams comprised of 80 players competed in the tournament, which grossed approximately $20,000. The winners from the tournament included: First place team […]
(HEATH, TX – May 14, 2016) The Heath Department of Public Safety will host a special service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10, 2016) When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions: What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 9, 2016) Utley Middle School student Julia Blevins has been recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented with the award during the April 28th luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Utley Principal Tom Bradford spoke to the crowd about Julia’s accomplishments. Julia is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 6, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands is excited to announce the building that houses the Assistant & Referral Program and Health Center has an updated address. The address is now 401 W. Rusk Street, Rockwall, Texas 75087. This is the same location with a new address—the hope of this change in address is […]
Tickets and sponsorship packages for Make-A-Wish® North Texas’ Annual Wish Night® Gala on sale now (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) Make-A-Wish® North Texas is honored to announce that Honda Cars of Rockwall will be the Live Auction Donor for its annual Wish Night® gala, presented by Helzberg Diamonds on May 14. The automotive dealer has generously donated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Hi, my name is Nona. I am a feral cat. I am not up for adoption. Instead, I will be going to a warehouse or barn to live. I arrived at the Rowlett Animal Shelter in a live trap. Boy was I scared. You see, I prefer not to […]