A decade of heart, hope and leadership ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Long before blue ribbons, blue lights and “Go Blue for Kids” became familiar sights throughout Rockwall County each April, there was a vision: create a place where children who experienced abuse could know they were safe, heard and supported. Then came the […]
FREE Ducks, New Prizes and a New Way to Win the Jeep! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks, rows of decorated Jeeps, live music, a huge Kids Zone, food trucks, vendors and family activities return to The Harbor Saturday, October 10 for the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept 10, 2026) – For Rockwall-area residents looking for a way to give back this September, a new community event will make finding a place to serve as simple as showing up. A Fall Community Service Fair, sponsored by JustServe, will bring around 20 local nonprofit organizations together at San Jacinto Plaza in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept.10, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
Still Hope Ranch awarded inaugural grant from TVEC Charitable Foundation to furnish residential shelter KAUFMAN, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) — Still Hope Ranch, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing and restorative care for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, has been awarded its first grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation (Trinity […]
Humans. Horses. Hope. Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Equest at the Texas Horse Park DALLAS, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) – Hope begins with a connection. At Equest, that connection is found in the quiet, powerful bond between humans and horses, and every day it transforms lives. Equest is proud to announce its 46th Annual Blue […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) In Rockwall, Texas, a group of local business owners, community leaders, and professionals has found a uniquely fun way to build friendships, talk a little trash, and raise real money for nonprofits—all through fantasy football. Welcome to the Rockwall Gridiron Gang, now entering its fourth season of competition, camaraderie, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2, 2026) The Rockwall community is coming together as seventeen area nonprofits prepare to hold the annual “Rock the Block” celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the Rockwall Harbor. Held in conjunction with North Texas Giving Day—the largest community-wide giving event […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 31, 2026) – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection and honor. The Foundation will present its “9/11 – 25 Years Later” experience on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, offering […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) – As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will once again create a moving tribute honoring each of the 2,977 lives lost that day. For its second annual 9/11 Remembrance, the Foundation will place 2,977 American flags across […]