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 – […]

Homes for Our Troops holds golf tourney to benefit injured veterans

Homes for Our Troops holds golf tourney to benefit injured veterans

(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 […]