(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 26, 2016) On Mother’s Day we celebrate everything a mother does for her children. Mothers change their children’s diapers, feed them, teach them to walk, take them to school, protect them and so much more. Sadly, not all children are so lucky to have a mother, or a mother figure, […]
‘Power of the Purse’ initiative provides handbags for women’s shelter (ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) Sheri Franza, President and CEO of Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, was among the expert guest panelists to speak at the “See Jane Run 2016” Texas Women in Economic Development Conference April 19-20. The annual event, which was presented by […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 23, 2016) Prolific writer and veteran author Mary DeMuth, of Rockwall, exposes the truth of where self-worth really comes from in her latest book, Worth Living: How God’s Wild Love for You Makes You Worthy (Baker Books, May 2016). DeMuth has overcome a difficult childhood of neglect and abuse and has […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 23, 2016) – One Man’s Treasure was presented the Reentry and Integration Division Award during the recent Governor’s 2016 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award program. The award was presented by Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Dale Wainwright and TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston during a ceremony in Austin. “The unwavering dedication […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 20, 2016) Rockwall Texans Youth Sports and the cheerleaders of Williams Middle School ( 625 E FM 552) teamed up to offer a FREE Mini Cheer Camp and Food Drive on Saturday, April 2, in support of the North Texas Food Bank. Nearly 100 children cheered loud and proud for a great […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2016) Pancakes, syrup and sausage were on the menu at the 6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Literacy Program on Saturday, April 16. Held at Applebee’s in Rockwall (687 I-30 Frontage Rd), the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers and tutors staffed the restaurant […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 18, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands is excited to celebrate their ruby red milestone of service and community support with its 40th Anniversary Dinner Party on Thursday, May 19, 2016. This event will be held at Culpepper Cattle Company in Rockwall and tickets are available online: http://rockwallhelpinghands.com/join-us-for-our-funraising-events/ Since 1976, Helping […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 presented their “Great American Award” to Damita Sangermano, First Assistant at the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office, during their annual awards luncheon. The award was given to Sangermano for her efforts in helping to create the North Texas Regional Veteran’s Court. “This […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) Dodie’s Cajun Diner served up 2,300 pounds of mudbugs and raised nearly $6,000 for children with special needs during its Crawfish Fest at The Harbor last Sunday. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds from the annual festival to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The “crawfish cash” benefits Angel Camp, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 6, 2016) Over 300 people packed Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse to participate in the Annual Bunco Night tournament benefiting the Rockwall Child Advocacy Center on Tuesday, April 5. The event, hosted for the second year by local nonprofit HUMANKindness, saw many women and even a few men join in the […]