(ROCKWALL, ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) After tornadoes swept through Rowlett and Garland the day after Christmas, they left a path of destruction in their wake. Seeing the seemingly endless debris and demolished homes can evoke a feeling of hopelessness, but community efforts have become a bright beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Many […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD wants to offer additional services to its families who have been displaced by the tornado. If your children have been displaced, Rockwall ISD can provide free lunch and transportation to your child’s school regardless of your temporary address. To begin coordinating these services, please fill out the […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Bow Wow Meow Meow BINGO is back on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well Coffee Lounge in Royse City. Play seven games for $5. Sponsored by Royse City Lions Club, Royse City Leo Club and Royse City Rotary Club, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 3, 2015) It’s not often that one finds a passion and gets to use it in a special way – and for a good cause to boot. But that’s exactly what 17-year-old Rockwall-Heath senior McKenna Blenk gets to do each and every Saturday, using her pianist skills to perform for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Microchips help lost pets find their way home to you and Rockwall Pets wants to make sure you get your pets chipped. Rockwall Pets will host a FREE microchip clinic during their adoption event from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Petco in Rockwall. Regardless of where you live […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) A message from Helping Hands of Rockwall County… “The generosity of Rockwall County residents has been overwhelming. We have collected countless boxes of donations to support those enduring the effects of Saturday’s disaster. Because of your gifts, we have been able to serve many families affected by the […]
Website and Phone Bank Set Up to Help Identify Victims and their Needs (GARLAND ISD, TX – Dec. 30, 2015) As Garland ISD prepares to kick off its spring semester, the district wants to ensure all students and staff are able to return to school and work. Estimates show upwards of 3,500 from GISD may […]
(Dec. 29, 2015) After the tornados that tore through North East Texas Saturday night, many community members are left without homes, supplies, or transportation. Several organizations are providing disaster relief to the victims and volunteer opportunities to those who want to help. Supplies Church in the City canceled their regular services Sunday morning to assist […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) First responders of the Rowlett and Rockwall communities continue to band together to help the victims of a devastating EF4-classified tornado that ripped through Garland, Rowlett and Sunnyvale on Saturday night. In wake of the destructive storm which blew through the night after Christmas and left several homes, businesses […]