God’s the hero of this story (ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) When Rockwall resident Meredith Fox became pregnant with her daughter Pierson nearly five years ago, she was overjoyed with the prospect of being a new mom. She never imagined not being able to read with, play with, or individually care for her little […]
Hanby Insurance gives back to 13th ‘Unlucky Lucky Duck’ (ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Erin Atkins , owner of Hanby Insurance in Rockwall, strives to continuously develop relationships with her clients and give back to the community that gives to her business. She dedicates her time to leading non-profits, such as Soroptimist and Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2015) There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdsay, September 15 at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 720 East Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The community is encouraged to attend this annual fundraising event. The cost is only $10, and proceeds will help […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Let’s talk about money. I knew that would get your attention. Money is everyone’s favorite topic, right? In the last edition, we discussed the history of the Rockwall animal shelter, and how it went from a dilapidated tin shed to one of the first 50 open-admission municipal shelters in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Eight-year-old Addison Bryan, who recently celebrated her birthday by donating over $69,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, was honored this evening in a ceremony at the East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 in Rockwall. Addie stood on the corner of her Shores neighborhood holding up a sign asking […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]