Rockwall-based nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping formerly incarcerated men

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 […]

‘Painting with a Purpose’ event raises funds for Women in Need

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 Urgent Care sponsors campaign to support Meals on Wheels

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 […]

Q&A with new Helping Hands President Jon Bailey

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 […]

Chocolate Indulgence dinner to help victims of domestic violence

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 Youth Advisory Council attends Annual Conference

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 Pets to host $10 Valentine’s adoption event

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. […]

Rockwall Soroptimist hosts birthday luncheon

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently hosted a birthday luncheon for all of the single mother’s residing at the Boles Home in Quinlan. The luncheon was held at the Soroptimist House on Washington St. Each mother received a goody bag, a birthday present and time to visit Eloise’s Closet for a free […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]