Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]

Spotlight on Sparks, our featured Rowlett pet

(ROWLETT, TX – September 3, 2015) Sparks, a one-year-old male Catahoula Leopard dog, is such a charmer! This boy is so sweet and joyful. He gets along great with other dogs and loves people. He’d be a kid’s best friend. He’ll play fetch with his toys all day, especially the squeaky ones. But he’ll also […]

Local businessmen plan to ‘Pack the Pantry’ for largest food drive in Rockwall County history

Local businessmen plan to ‘Pack the Pantry’ for largest food drive in Rockwall County history

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For more than 30 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents by alleviating financial crisis and providing a medical home. The agency is in the process of relocating […]

Springer students’ superhero book helps support local firefighters

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) A very special “superhero” book was auctioned off this past weekend at the Firefighters Ball, held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Students in Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary created the Project Based Learning augmented reality book titled, “The Reality of Our Superheroes” last year. Benefits […]

Free women’s self defense course in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) A free program courtesy of Women & Girls of Worth Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City will teach women and girls how NOT to be a victims of crimes crimes against women.  The self defense program will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Trinity […]

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 125 years, plans for future

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the 2015-2016 year August 29 at Holy Trinity By the Lake Episcopal Church of Heath.  After the August meeting, the group celebrated the special event with a luncheon and birthday cake. On October 11, DAR […]

Free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 9

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 31, 2015)  Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual “Rockwall Cares” Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouth Bank, the conference will open with exhibits and registration at 8:30 a.m., and will run […]

Race for cash & prizes at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) The annual Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor September 25-26. Baby rubber ducks ($5) and corporate Mama ducks ($100) are available for purchase at rockwallduckrace.org. Race winners will be awarded cash and prizes, as ducks make their way down the fountain to the finish line. There will […]

Helping Hands breaks ground on Assistance & Referral Expansion Project

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to mark the beginning of Phase I of Rockwall County Helping Hands Capital Campaign Project, which involves expanding and moving the agency’s Assistance & Referral program to the 2nd floor of the Reeves Services Center  (home of the Helping Hands Health Center, […]