(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) Many of our neighbors suffered significant loss and damage by the large tornado Saturday, December 26th. Helping Hands is collaborating with the Rockwall County Emergency Management team to support our neighbors in need by helping to provide personal essentials such as clothing, toiletries, temporary housing and food. If […]
(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) The State Bar of Texas legal hotline — (800) 504-7030 — is available to help connect victims of the December 26 North Texas tornadoes with legal aid providers in their area. The toll-free hotline — answered in English and Spanish — is designed to connect low-income people with local legal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2015) This past weekend, our eyes have been opened to just how vulnerable our homes and businesses can be. The disaster had substantial impacts on our surrounding communities, affecting family and friends; neighbors and co-workers. During our deployment to Rowlett, we heard many stories of neighbor helping neighbor, which is […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 28, 2015) Rowlett City Manager Brian Funderburk has provided this 12-28-2015 morning update: As you know, Rowlett was hit by a large tornado on Saturday, December 26. The National Weather Service has classified the tornado as an EF3. Based on assessments made by ground personnel, damage is significant and our hearts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 18, 2015) The Dallas Builders Association and Mishler Builders invite the community to a “Notes of Love” Home Signing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 at the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family, 2555 Wincrest Drive in High Point Lake Estates, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015)Addison French, a student at Celia Hays Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club last week as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Principal Tammi Schmitt spoke about Addison’s character, academic accomplishments and leadership skills. “Addison was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Dana Macalik, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Rockwall Rotary Club, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow – an honor acknowledging individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, Dec. 15, 2015) When word of a future children’s advocacy center in Rockwall began to spread throughout the community, local businesses, organizations and individuals didn’t hesitate to show just how big of a heart Rockwall has for those in need. Many donated their time, money and materials to renovate the building owned by the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) 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. With the creation of […]
Area residents who donate to the center will be entered into drawing for $50 gift card (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The Rockwall branch of North American Title Co. has chosen the county’s new Children’s Advocacy Center for its holiday charity, asking area residents to make a donation at its office through Friday, Dec. […]