(ROCKWALL, TX – September 27, 2015) A Rockwall County Veterans Day Celebration is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center on the Utley campus, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, just north of the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Major General Gary Bunch, US Army (Retired) leading the planning has announced […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – September 13, 2015) Women in Need (WIN), a local nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic abuse, will host several annual community awareness events this October, among them – a Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 9 at the Rockwall County Courthouse; a Rockwall County First […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 24, 2015) Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation, Inc supports Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Their recent contribution to the local nonprofit agency will be matched by the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, allowing their donation dollars to go even farther and to help more seniors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 24, 2015) A total of 418 crosses handmade by Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts filled the lawn of the Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City in honor of first responders who died during rescue efforts at Ground Zero 14 years ago on Sept. 11th, as many within the community gathered together […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 19, 2015) Folks and businesses from all around the community coordinated together to show their tremendous appreciation for local law enforcement during National Thank a Police Officer Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. To honor local officers for the sacrifices they’ve made to keep Rockwall County safe, Rockwall resident Andrea Burrow and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 17, 2015) Heroes for Children – a Dallas-based nonprofit that provides social and financial assistance to families whose children are battling cancer – is hosting the 11th Annual Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 26. This special event is held in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and helps […]
A Message from Lucille Bell, Executive Director, Lone Star CASA (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) All children deserve a safe, permanent home. Since September, 2014, 61 children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have achieved that goal, and Lone Star CASA volunteers have been a part of their lives during that time. On Thursday, September […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 14, 2015) The 2nd Annual Heath Police & Fire Association Golf Tournament will be Wednesday, October 7 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Tee off will be at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit a local scholarship to be awarded to a Heath High School graduating senior. To learn more or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 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 – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]