ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) The top executive of a Rockwall-based manufacturing company is issuing a challenge to local businesses that he says will not only benefit local charitable organizations, but also build a closer corporate community. Jeff Kilpatrick, President and CEO of Whitmore, suggests that if more local companies and their employees engage in fun, […]
Neighbors helping Neighbors in Rockwall County UPDATE – After the story below was published in our latest print edition, we received the following update from G. David Smith: (June 24, 2015) After another torrential downpour on Sunday, the efforts to recover from prior flooding in Lake Rockwall Estates were stalled. Temporary housing is still being […]
(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]
News Splash! ROCKWALL, TX. (June 24, 2015) Mark your calendar – the 4th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta will be September 25 and 26 at The Harbor. Onlookers will cheer on their ducks as Lake Ray Hubbard becomes the biggest bathtub in Rockwall history. The regatta has become a beloved community tradition benefiting the Boys & […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2015) June is puppy month at Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. Patriot PAWS is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Rockwall, TX that trains service dogs for disabled American Veterans at no cost to the veteran. Patriot PAWS has just received 12 future service dogs. The puppies range in age from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2015) Since Jordan Hummingbird started playing water polo back in 5th grade, her career has been all about firsts. The first year the Rockwall Tridents came into existence, the 6th grade and under team (with Jordan) went all the way to the state finals before losing their first game ever to the Houston […]
A little bit of paint…a little bit of wine…a whole lot of fun! (ROCKWALL, TX – June 22, 2015) The public is invited to join in the fun at the “Paint for a Purpose” event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Attendees will pain a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a Lunch & Learn event at noon Thursday, June 25. Rebecca Williams from the North Central Texas Counsel on Aging will discuss topics including “Stress Busters for Caregivers,” “A Matter of Balance,” “Diabetes Self-Management,” and “Chronic Disease Self-Management.” Sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) The Rockwall Bar Association made a $1,000 contribution to Rockwall County Helping Hands to provide relief to flood victims recently displaced from their homes after parts of Lake Rockwall Estates were flooded by overflow from nearby Wallace Lake. Pictured above are David Mallard, President of the Rockwall County Bar […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) Enjoy a summer evening aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard, benefiting One Man’s Treasure, the faith-based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing clothing for formerly incarcerated men in hopes of allowing them to adopt a positive self-image as they face a new world and try to find jobs. The cruise […]