ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Instead of reveling in the typical Valentine’s celebrations filled with excesses of chocolates and stuffed animals, senior students at Rockwall Christian Academy delivered special greetings to the residents at nearby Rowlett Health & Rehabilitation Center. Over the past week, students in every grade spent their art class time cleverly hand-crafting […]
Next meeting March 5th ROCKWALL COUNTY (Feb. 14, 2015) Want to get more involved in supporting your Rockwall community? Consider joining the Helping Hands Auxiliary group this year! The time commitment is flexible, and volunteers are encouraged to join a committee and participate as they are able. The “Community Circle” is comprised of Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) During a recent meeting of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Rockwall County DA Kenda Culpepper was honored with the Paul Harris Fellow Award, “in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherence of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.” Presenting the award were Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Dozens of women gathered recently at the newly opened Painting with a Twist location for a “Painting with a Purpose” event. Crystal White, Mrs. Texas United America, joined the event to benefit the local Women In Need organization, a non profit for victims of domestic violence.These generous ladies raised almost […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Little known facts: Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County has more than 125 volunteers. These volunteers deliver more than 45,000 meals per year to the elderly and disabled in the Lake Ray Hubbard community. As hard as it is to believe, this wonderful non-profit organization has only three […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Women in Need, a local nonprofit agency that provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence, will host a Chocolate Indulgence fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing. The event celebrates Valentine’s Day and promotes healthy relationships, while helping to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students recently attended the Texas Municipal League’s Youth Advisory Commission Summit hosted by the City of Killeen. YAC students pictured from left are: Bethany Villalobos, Cate Ghormley, Isabella Burzair (YAC Chair), Baldwin Bakkal, Elsa Castro, Beth Naylor, Mie Pighee, Reid Rakow and Jake Mirelez. […]
ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) As part of Rockwall Pets’ partnership with Best Friends Animal Shelter, the rescue organization will host “The One” adoption promotion on Valentine’s Weekend. All of their dogs and cats that are over six months old and are physically present at their adoption events on Valentine’s weekend will only be $10. […]